A patient who has just been diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage is being cared for in the intensive care unit while waiting to go to the operating room. Which information about the patient is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

The nurse is providing education to a patient with chronic gastritis. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates more teaching is needed?

                A client has just returned to the unit after a gastrectomy procedure.  Which assessment findings would require immediate intervention by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a patient at a rehabilitation center 3 weeks after a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).  Because the CVA affected the left side of the brain, which of the following goals should the nurse anticipate including in the patient’s rehab program?

A nurse is caring for a client who is complaining of pressure in her chest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to determine if the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction?

A patient with hypertension who received a new prescription for atenolol returns to the health clinic after 6 weeks for a follow-up visit. BP is unchanged from the previous clinic visit. Which action by the nurse will be MOST helpful?

 The son of a 90 year old patient admitted with a urinary tract infection asks the nurse, “Why is my mom acting so agitated and confused?  This is not normal for her.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Using body mass index (BMI) classification, which patient’s height and weight would be considered obese? BMI (kg/m2) =  weight (pounds) x 703         height (inches)2

 Which topic would be of importance for the nurse to include when teaching a patient about testing for possible metabolic syndrome?

The nurse is working on goal setting with a female patient who has a BMI of 34 kg/m2.  Which goal is most appropriate as a part of a weight loss program?