The nurse is caring for a patient with hyperkalemia. Which body system assessment is the priority?

A) Gastrointestinal
B) Neurological
C) Respiratory
D) Cardiac

The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced hypovolemia secondary to acute vomiting and diarrhea.The nurse anticipates what type of intravenous fluid to be ordered by the health care provider?

A) Hypotonic or isotonic solutions
B) Hypertonic or isotonic solutions
C) Hypertonic solutions only
D) Whole blood

Write the correct meaning for mL:

Pertaining to having equal measure is ________.

The nurse and the nursing assistive personnel are assisting a postoperative patient to turn in bed. To assist in minimizing discomfort, which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient?

A) "Close your eyes and think about something pleasant."
B) "Hold your breath and count to three."
C) "Grab my shoulders with your hands."
D) "Place your hand over your incision."

The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient with a blood sugar of 879 mg/dL,and notes the patient has fruity breath,and Kussmaul respirations.Which acid-base imbalance should the nurse expect?

A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Metabolic alkalosis
C) Respiratory acidosis
D) Respiratory alkalosis

A patient who fears serious heart disease was referred to the mental health center by a cardiologist after diagnostic evaluation showed no physical illness. The patient says, "My heart misses beats. I'm frequently absent from work. I don't go out much because I need to rest." Which health problem is most likely?

A) Depersonalization disorder
B) Antisocial personality disorder
C) Illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
D) Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)

Health care regulatory agencies,national think tanks,and government agencies expect health care organizations to incorporate cultural competence into policies and practices to ensure effective communication,patient safety and quality,and patient-centered care.Some examples of such organizational policies and practices include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A) Instituting a requirement for all staff to be trained in cultural competence
B) Maintaining the traditional description of family in written policies
C) Enforcing strict visitation policies and practices
D) Ensuring that persons who are deaf or speak limited English have access to an interpreter
E) Embedding health literacy principles in written and verbal communication

A patient asks about treatment for urinary urge incontinence.The nurse's best response is which advice to the patient?

A) Perform pelvic floor exercises.
B) Drink cranberry juice.
C) Avoid voiding frequently.
D) Wear an adult diaper.