The priority nursing concern/problem for a client exhibiting withdrawal symptoms is:

A Hmong man from Laos is a client at an outpatient mental health clinic and is being seen for his diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The importance of lithium testing was stressed in his discharge plans; however, it is discovered that he has had his lithium level checked only once, rather than the three scheduled times. What is the nurse’s best action?

You sold short 300 shares of common stock at $30 per share. The initial margin is 50%. You must put up ________.

The aging process is progressive and reversible.

A patient admitted for heart failure has edema, neck vein distention, and ascites.  What is the most reliable and objective way to monitor fluid gain or loss in this patient?

A nurse is assessing a post-op femoral popliteal bypass patient. Which of the following             assessment findings indicates a complication?            

Select the best answer for this description of a lesion: A pink, raised, well circumscribed, flat topped lesions with a silvery scale

Mrs. Hernandez 79 yo Hispanic female presents for initial visit to establish care. She has no current complaints, but has a long medical history and is requesting medication refills.  What type of office visit is this?

An 83-year-old male is accompanied by his daughter for his annual physical. He lives alone since his wife died and appropriately manages his ADLs and banking. She reports he is not calling his friends, sleeps more than usual, and he prefers to stay home now instead of trying new things. He is alert, calm and conversing appropriately. Which of the following screening tool(s) should be performed based on best practice? Select the two best answers.

Match each of the following definitions to the correct terminology