When conducting a skin assessment for a patient, which term does the nurse use to document soft, moist, tan- or green-colored devitalized tissue?

The nurse is reviewing hemodynamic parameters and notes that the patient has an increased cardiac output. The nurse monitors for which shock disorder based on this finding?

An older patient says that sunlight has always been avoided because of the risk for developing skin cancer. Which function of the skin has been most affected by this patient’s practice?

A patient seeking medical attention for “buzzing in the ears” asks why the blood pressure is being measured. What is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse is providing care to a patient who seeks emergency treatment for headache and nausea. The patient works in a mill without air conditioning. The patient states, “I drink water several times each day, but I seem to sweat more than I am able to replace.” Which suggestions does the nurse provide to this patient?

    The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestation in the patient diagnosed with dry macular degeneration?

The nurse provides care to a patient who is prescribed 0.45% normal saline (NS) by intravenous (IV) infusion. Which data cause the nurse to question the healthcare provider regarding this IV fluid order? (norm range: sodium 135-145)

The nurse educates a patient who is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) for congestive heart failure on foods rich in potassium. Which patient menu choices indicate to the nurse a correct understanding of the information presented? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained electrical burns. What is the rationale for monitoring this patient for compartment syndrome?

    The nurse provides care to a patient who is in the emergency department (ED) with a burn injury. What is the priority action by the nurse during the emergent phase of care?