For which of the following patients would the nurse request the rapid response team's immediate intervention?

A) A patient complaining of severe postoperative incisional pain
B) A patient with no pulse who is not breathing
C) A patient complaining of chest pain,hypotension,and shortness of breath
D) A patient with blood pressure of 164/96 mm Hg

A bill introduced in Congress would reduce funding for the care of people diagnosed with mental illnesses. A group of nurses write letters to their elected representatives in opposition to the legislation. Which role have the nurses fulfilled?

A) Advocacy
B) Attending
C) Recovery
D) Evidence-based practice

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibits little spontaneous movement and demonstrates waxy flexibility. Which patient needs are of priority importance?

A) Self-esteem
B) Psychosocial
C) Physiological
D) Self-actualization

During history-taking, a patient tells the nurse that he is addicted to alprazolam and that he takes six 1 mg tablets a day. He quit cold turkey yesterday and now presents with extreme agitation, increased heart rate, and panic. The nurse suspects which disorder?

A) Stress reaction
B) Delerium tremens
C) Overdose
D) Relapse