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A 55-year-old patient who recently underwent a cholecystecto…

A 55-year-old patient who recently underwent a cholecystectomy is now being transferred from the recovery unit to the medical floor.  Which of the following interventions is most important to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the immediate postoperative period?

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A patient has been taking prednisone 40 mg daily for the pas…

A patient has been taking prednisone 40 mg daily for the past 3 weeks to manage a severe asthma exacerbation. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential adverse effect of long-term glucocorticoid therapy?

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A patient is admitted with severe epigastric pain radiating…

A patient is admitted with severe epigastric pain radiating to the back, nausea, and vomiting. The healthcare provider suspects acute pancreatitis. Which diagnostic study result would most strongly support this diagnosis?

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A 50-year-old patient with a history of diverticulitis prese…

A 50-year-old patient with a history of diverticulitis presents with severe abdominal pain, fever, and a rigid abdomen. The physician suspects peritonitis. Which of the following causes of peritonitis is most likely in this patient, given the clinical presentation and history of diverticulitis?

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A patient has undergone a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy to…

A patient has undergone a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy to remove a pituitary adenoma. During postoperative care, which of the following nursing interventions and assessments are critical to prevent complications? Select all that apply.

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A 60-year-old patient with a history of diabetes mellitus pr…

A 60-year-old patient with a history of diabetes mellitus presents with an infected ulcer on their left foot. Upon assessment, the nurse notes poor circulation and decreased sensation in the foot. What is the most important nursing intervention to prevent further complications related to diabetic foot ulcers?

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Which of the following statements about complications of tot…

Which of the following statements about complications of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is not correct?

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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of irrita…

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

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A nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a patient with…

A nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a patient with type 1 diabetes before breakfast. The order reads: Regular insulin 6 units subcutaneously. Which of the following statements about regular insulin is accurate?

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A 58-year-old female patient with newly diagnosed hypothyroi…

A 58-year-old female patient with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism has been prescribed levothyroxine 50 mcg orally daily. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

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