The nurse is planning care for several patients in the hospital environment. Which is the greatest risk factor for a patient developing Clostridium difficile?

A nurse educator is teaching a group of patients about prevention of sickle cell crises. What should the nurse instruct about the precipitating factors that could contribute to a sickle cell crisis? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning care for a patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The nurse selects Risk for Infection as a priority nursing diagnosis for this patient. Based on this nursing diagnosis, which actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply

A patient notices a change in the ability to focus the eyes. The nurse correlates this change to the function of which eye structure?

A patient with several deep partial-thickness burns asks how long it will take for the burn to heal. What is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse is evaluating the nutritional status of a patient recovering from 24% total body surface area burns. Which data indicate adequate nutritional status? (serum protein 6.4-8.3g/dL, serum albumin 3.5-5.0g/dL)

The results of a patient’s biopsy indicate a malignant growth. The nurse prepares the patient for which treatment?

A patient asks what can be done to stop the “noises” in the ears. What question does the nurse ask to determine if the patient is experiencing tinnitus?

In teaching strategies to promote effective communication to a patient with impaired hearing, the nurse includes which statements? Select all that apply.

A patient’s serum sodium level is 150 mg/dL. Based on this information, which interventions should the nurse plan for this patient? Select all that apply. (norm range: sodium 135-145)