The supplement _____________ is essential during early pregnancy because it helps prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly.

A 40-year-old male weighing 187 pounds is admitted to the burn unit after sustaining partial-thickness burns on his:Entire anterior chest and abdomenEntire front of his left armEntire front of both legs. Using the Rule of Nines, calculate the total volume of lactated Ringer’s solution the patient should receive in the first 24 hours according to the Parkland formula.

The nurse is caring for a client undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). At the start of the exchange, the nurse instills 1500 mL of dialysate into the peritoneal cavity. At the end of the dwell time, 1900 mL of fluid is drained.How much excess fluid was removed from the patient during this PD exchange?

The nurse is teaching a patient recently diagnosed with cataracts about the underlying cause of the condition. Which patient statement indicates a correct understanding of the pathophysiology?

Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate when feeding a newborn with a cleft lip?

A patient asks the nurse about the difference between hormonal birth control pills and a copper intrauterine device (IUD). Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?

The nurse is caring for a 59-year-old male client who is scheduled to undergo hemodialysis. Based on awareness of potential complications, the nurse correctly withholds which medication?

The nurse is teaching a patient with lymphoma about the differences between Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Which statement by the patient indicates correct understanding about Reed–Sternberg cells?

A 48-year-old female client is hospitalized for total knee replacement surgery and receives hydromorphone IV for pain control. When the nurse answers the client’s call light, the client presents an appearance as shown below. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is counseling a 58-year-old male with erectile dysfunction who is being considered for a prescription of sildenafil (Viagra). When reviewing the patient’s other medications, which medication would require the nurse to suggest an alternative treatment due to the risk of serious complications?