Which of the following is known as the functional (filtering) unit of the kidney?

B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) is a blood test used to assist in the diagnosis and assessment of which condition?

Using the dropdown menus – Match the medication on the left with the associated illness on the right.

A patient is receiving a CT scan to further evaluate ongoing dysphagia. The nurse sees in the EMR that the patient has a history of diabetes and takes metformin 500 mg twice daily. The patient asks if he should take his metformin the morning of the test. Which of the following responses from the nurse is accurate?

A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient following a minor head injury. To assess the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V), the nurse plans to:Test light touch sensation on both sides of the faceAsk the patient to clench their teeth while palpating the masseter musclesLightly touch the cornea with a cotton wisp while having the patient look up and awayWhich of the following is the purpose of these assessments?

A client presents to the clinic and reports a constant headache across the forehead on both sides of the head, describing the pain as feeling like a tight band squeezing the head. The client denies nausea, vomiting, and visual changes.  Which type of headache is the client most likely experiencing?

A client reports uncomfortable sensations in the lower legs that range from mild discomfort to severe pain. The client describes the sensations as tingling, itching, and a “creepy-crawling” feeling in the calf muscles, along with an irresistible urge to move the legs, especially at rest.  Which condition is most consistent with these symptoms?

A client presents to the clinic with a history of intermittent neurologic symptoms. The client reports periods of extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, numbness in the extremities, difficulty with coordination and balance, and painful muscle spasms. The client also reports episodes of blurred vision and double vision that improve and then recur weeks to months later.  Which condition is most consistent with these findings?

That evening in the hospital, Mrs. L. becomes irritated restless. She begins to pace in the hallway and is not easily redirectable. Which nursing action is the highest priority to manage this behavior?

A nurse is monitoring a patient admitted for dehydration. The patient’s weight on admission was 70 kg, and the next morning it is 69 kg. Which interpretation by the nurse is most accurate?