The nurse is evaluating the nutritional status of a patient recovering from 24% total body surface area burns. Which data indicate adequate nutritional status? (serum protein 6.4-8.3g/dL, serum albumin 3.5-5.0g/dL)

The results of a patient’s biopsy indicate a malignant growth. The nurse prepares the patient for which treatment?

A patient asks what can be done to stop the “noises” in the ears. What question does the nurse ask to determine if the patient is experiencing tinnitus?

In teaching strategies to promote effective communication to a patient with impaired hearing, the nurse includes which statements? Select all that apply.

A patient’s serum sodium level is 150 mg/dL. Based on this information, which interventions should the nurse plan for this patient? Select all that apply. (norm range: sodium 135-145)

A nurse is reviewing the serum chemistry results on a patient who has a nasogastric tube to low intermittent suction secondary to a gunshot to the abdomen 2 days ago. Which electrolyte value does the nurse correlate to the NG suctioning?

The nurse reinforces teaching for a patient who is scheduled for a left-sided tympanoplasty. Which patient statement indicates a need for additional teaching?

The nurse is providing care to a patient, diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), with a CD4+ count of 300 cells/L. The nurse documents this as which stage of HIV infection?

The nurse uses which tool to assess a patient’s color vision?

The nurse conducts a teaching session for a patient who is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which patient statement indicates to the nurse a need for additional teaching?