A sexually active 25-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of urinary frequency, dysuria, and cloudy, foul-smelling urine for the last two days. She mentions that she has had three prior UTIs in the past nine months, which were treated with antibiotics.  Based on the patient’s history, what is the nurse’s most appropriate next step in her evaluation?

A patient with SVT is being treated in the emergency department. What previous diagnosis most likely contributed to this dysrhythmia?

A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic kidney disease. Which item should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A 65-year-old male client reports blurred vision and mentions that he feels his glasses need constant cleaning because they are cloudy. He denies experiencing any pain in his eyes. Based on these symptoms, which eye disorder should the nurse suspect?

A 55-year-old patient has been diagnosed with a left eye retinal detachment. During the admission assessment, the nurse anticipates the patient may report which of the following symptoms most commonly associated with this condition?

A patient with a history of stable angina is recovering from surgery for a broken leg.Which activity is most likely to cause chest pain related to her angina?

A 72-year-old patient with type II diabetes reports swelling in their hands and feet and notices that they haven’t urinated much over the past 2 days. What action should the nurse take first?

A hypertensive patient asks the nurse about the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. Which response by the nurse is correct?

Which laboratory result suggests potential diabetic cardiovascular complications in a patient with type 2 diabetes?

When prioritizing medication management for a patient with chronic kidney disease which action by the nurse is most appropriate?