The nurse is caring for a patient who was involved in an automobile accident 2 weeks ago. The patient sustained a head injury and is unconscious. Which priority element will the nurse consider when planning care to decrease the development of a decubitus ulcer?

A) Resistance
B) Pressure
C) Weight
D) Stress

Which intervention is appropriate to prevent the patient from reinfection after recovery from oral thrush?

A) The teeth should be flossed after each meal.
B) The patient's toothbrush should be replaced.
C) Lip balm should be applied to prevent chapping.
D) An antiseptic mouthwash should be used twice daily.

As nurses move forward in their education,different roles may be assumed with regard to research.What is the expected research role for the baccalaureate-prepared nurse?

A) To assume the role of a clinical expert.
B) To incorporate evidence-informed practice activities into nursing practice.
C) To develop methods of inquiry relevant to nursing.
D) To acquire funding for research projects.

The process whereby radiant energy is propagated through space or matter is called:

A) ion.
B) radiograph.
C) radiation.
D) irradiation.

________ is the branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis,treatment,and prevention of mental illness.

A patient has a fecal impaction. Which portion of the colon will the nurse assess?

A) Descending
B) Transverse
C) Ascending
D) Rectum

A patient who was recently diagnosed with diabetes is having trouble concentrating. This patient is usually very organized and laid back. Which action should the nurse take?

A) Ask the health care provider for a psychiatric referral.
B) Administer the PRN sedative medication every 4 hours.
C) Suggest the use of a home caregiver to the patient's family.
D) Plan to reinforce and repeat teaching about diabetes management.