The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child with type 1 diabetes. The nurse should teach the child to monitor for which manifestation of hypoglycemia?

A) Lethargy
B) Thirst
C) Nausea and vomiting
D) Shaky feeling and dizziness

A nurse is caring for a patient who signs and lip reads.When communicating,the most appropriate nursing action is to do which of the following?

A) Rely on family members to interpret.
B) Speak louder and more distinctly than normal.
C) Sit facing the patient when speaking.
D) Repeat the entire conversation if it is not understood the first time.

The surgical incision into the skull is:

A) craniectomy.
B) craniotomy.
C) encephalotomy.
D) cranioplasty.

Which of these interventions is most appropriate when the nurse is planning nutritional interventions for a healthy, active 74-year-old woman?

A) Decreasing the amount of carbohydrates to prevent lean muscle catabolism
B) Increasing the amount of soy and tofu in her diet to promote bone growth and reverse osteoporosis
C) Increasing the number of calories she is eating because of the increased energy needs of the older adult
D) Decreasing the number of calories she is eating because of the decrease in energy requirements from the loss of lean body mass

A patient had a colon resection for removal of a cancerous tumor.Postoperatively,on the surgical floor which of the following activities would the nurse perform for the purpose of decreasing the risk of postoperative complications? Select all that apply.

A) Assist the patient to turn, breathe deeply, and cough every 2 hours.
B) Teach the patient about the type of tumor removed.
C) Assess the drainage from the surgical site.
D) Monitor vital signs on a regular basis.

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has catatonia. The patient has little spontaneous movement and waxy flexibility. Which patient needs are of priority importance?

A) Psychosocial
B) Physiologic
C) Self-actualization
D) Safety and security

Write the correct abbreviation for triiodothyronine:

What concept is found in the definition of digital transition?

A) The application of critical thinking
B) Evidence-informed practice
C) Electronic documentation
D) The movement of scholarly information