According to the case of Texas v. White (1869), Texas has the legal authority to secede from the United States.

A nurse is caring for a 78 years old male patient who has lost his mobility following a stroke.  The nurse has established interventions that include providing direct care to the patient, teaching, making referrals, and managing the case. USE THE DROP DOWN MENU TO SELECT THE ANSWERS. a. To meet the goal, the nurse’s NEXT step is to to [A] b. When assessing a patient with a disability, the nurse should always assess for  [B] and [C] c. When teaching a patient with disability, the nurse’s PRIORITY interventions should be [D]  [E] 

A middle age female patient presents with pruritus, itching to her arms, legs and torso. The nurse knows that this can be the result of many different factors including which of the following?  Select all that apply

The school nurse is asked to assess a skin rash that is found on a male student’s elbows, knees and scalp. The nurse knows this is one of the most common chronic, non-communicable diseases that is characterized by slivery plaques frequently found over the elbow, knees and scalp. The nurse identifies which of the following?

The nurse is assessing the morning lab values of 3 patients with gastrointestinal disorders including diarrhea, vomiting, and GI bleed as below Smith K+: 2.9, Na+: 138, Ca+: 10.4, Mg+: 1.2. Brown K+: 3.9, Na+: 135, Ca+: 8.7, Mg+: 1.9 Lee K+: 5, Na+:146, Ca+: 9.4, Mg+: 2 Standard range for labs per textbook and ATI Hct: 42-52% for M, 36-52 for F Hgb: 14 to 17.4 g/dL for M, 12 to 16 g/dL for F Creatinine serum:  0.6 to 1.3 mg/dL for M, 0.6 to 1.1 mg/dL for F BUN: Older adults (over age 60): 8 to 23 mg/dL Potassium serum:  3.5 to 5.2 mEq/L (ATI: 3.5-5) Sodium serum: Adults:  136 to 145 mEq/L  Calcium: 8.8 to 10.4 mg/dL (ATI: 9.0-10.5) Magnesium: 1.8 to 2.6 mg/dL (ATI: 1.3-2.1) USE THE DROP DOWN MENU TO SELECT THE ANSWERS. a. What patient’s lab values should the nurse have IMMEDIATE action? [A]  b. What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect on that patient? [B] [C] [D] c. What should be the nurse’s priority to include in her care plan for that patient? [E] [F]            The next day, Mrs. Lee’s potassium level is 5.7.  d. What treatments should the nurse anticipate? [G] and/or [H]   e. What should the nurse monitor closely? [I] and [J] f.  What should the nurse assess Mrs. Brown? [K]  [L]    

While performing health screenings in a clinic, a nurse assesses a small child with a red sore under his nose. It is red, crusty, with yellow exudate which the patient’s mother reports returns after washing.  The mother also states her older two children have similar skin sores. Which condition should the nurse identify?

While performing a skin assessment on a new patient, a home health nurse should include which of the following? Select all that apply

When providing discharge teaching to a patient with herpes zoster rash to his rib area, the nurse should include which of the following?

What should the nurse suspect if the superficial fungal infections begins in the skin between the toes and spreads to the soles of the feet?

A 67 years old male patient is admitted to the hospital with severe diarrhea and vomiting. Vital signs: BP 84/68. HR 96. RR 20. Temp 99.8. O2 Sat 96% on 1 L of Oxygen via nasal cannula. Lab results: Hgb 25 g/dL; Hct 67% ; Creat. 1.9; BUN 24; Na+: 140, K+: 4.4, Calcium 9.2, Mg+ 1.6. ECG: Normal sinus rhythm. ABG: pH 7.39; pCO2: 43; HCO3: 24 Medical History: obtained by the patient’s family: hypertension, asthma, and hyperlipidemia. There is no surgical history. Allergies: Penicillin and nuts.  Nursing initial assessment: The patient is alert and oriented x 3, gets up with 1 assistant due to weakness and dizziness. Skin is clammy and cool to touch. The patient denies pain and shortness of breath. Standard range for labs per textbook and ATI Hct: 42-52% for M, 36-52 for F Hgb: 14 to 17.4 g/dL for M, 12 to 16 g/dL for F Creatinine serum:  0.6 to 1.3 mg/dL for M, 0.6 to 1.1 mg/dL for F BUN: Older adults (over age 60): 8 to 23 mg/dL Potassium serum:  3.5 to 5.2 mEq/L (ATI: 3.5-5) Sodium serum: Adults:  136 to 145 mEq/L  Calcium: 8.8 to 10.4 mg/dL (ATI: 9.0-10.5) Magnesium: 1.8 to 2.6 mg/dL (ATI: 1.3-2.1) USE THE DROP DOWN MENU TO SELECT THE ANSWERS. a. What lab values require the nurse immediate attention? [A] and [B] and [C]   b. What immediate treatment should the nurse anticipate to be ordered? [D]  c. What should the nurse monitor closely? [E] and [F] and [G] d.  Two days later, the nurse is preparing discharge teaching for the patient, which of the following should the nurse teach the patient and family? [H] and [I]