In a potentially violent situation, what is the primary (first) nursing action?

Hypoalbuminemia in a patient with an eating disorder would produce which assessment finding?  

A patient has been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and placed on a low-fat diet. The patient asks the nurse, “What do I need to know about the fat in my diet?” Which information will the nurse include in the teaching session?

The nurse is teaching a nutrition class for patients with hypertension. Which of the following should the nurse present as the best breakfast choice for a patient with hypertension?  

The overall goal of treatment for a patient with a chronic functional ability disorder is to:

A patient with early stage prostate cancer would most likely report:

The nurse is planning care for a 68-year-old patient with an abdominal mass. Which of the following factors in the patient’s history increases the risk for colorectal cancer?

A nurse uses SBAR when providing a hand-off report to the oncoming shift. The rationale for the nurse’s action is to:

Which of the following risk factors are associated with functional impairment? (Select all that apply)

A patient who experienced a myocardial infarction was transferred from critical care to a step-down unit. The patient then used the call bell every 15 minutes for minor requests and complaints. Staff nurses reported feeling inadequate and unable to satisfy the patient’s needs. When the nurse manager intervenes directly with this patient, which comment is most therapeutic?