The healthcare provider writes an order for bacteriologic testing for a patient who has a positive tuberculosis skin test and questionable chest x-ray. Which action will the nurse take?

During change of shift report, the off-going nurse reports that a previously cognizant patient has become disoriented and combative. The on-coming nurse needs to rank this patient by priority. Which patient problems ranking level is appropriate for this patient?  

The health care team at an inpatient psychiatric facility drafts these criteria for admission. Which criteria should be included in the final version of the admission policy? Select all that apply.

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia tells the nurse, “The CIA is monitoring us through the fluorescent lights in this room. Be careful what you say.” Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?

A patient is admitted for small intestine obstruction. The nurse should assess the patient for: (Select all that apply.)

A patient is having difficulty making a decision. The nurse has mixed feelings about whether to provide advice. Which principle usually applies? Giving advice:

A patient cries as the nurse explores the patient’s feelings about the death of a close friend. The patient sobs, “I shouldn’t be crying like this. It happened a long time ago.” Which responses by the nurse facilitate communication? Select all that apply.

Factor the polynomial completely.  3×2 – 75

A woman is 5’7″, 160 lbs, and wears a size 8 shoe. She says, “My feet are huge. I’ve asked three orthopedists to surgically reduce my feet.” This person tries to buy shoes to make her feet look smaller and, in social settings, conceals both feet under a table or chair. Which health problem is likely?

A friend has a birthday coming up whose birthstone is peridot, a gem-quality variety of the mineral olivine.  You would like to give as a birthday present the largest crystal of peridot you can.  In addition, to save money and to add an extra personal touch, you’ve decided to find your own crystal of peridot from an outcrop of rock in the field rather than to purchase one from a jewelry store.  In rocks of what texture would you have the best chance of success?