The patient with heart failure is restless with a temperature of 102.2° F (39° C) . Which action will the nurse take?

A) Place the patient on oxygen.
B) Encourage the patient to cough.
C) Restrict the patient's fluid intake.
D) Increase the patient's metabolic rate.

A patient complains of chills,dizziness,and feeling hot during a blood transfusion.What are the nurse's most appropriate actions? (Select all that apply.)

A) Check the patient's vital signs.
B) Stop the blood transfusion.
C) Slow the rate of infusion.
D) Notify the physician and blood bank.

Takes medications as prescribed

A) for instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
B) for basic activities of daily living (BADLs)

Which technique can the nurse use to facilitate assessment of the thyroid gland?

A) Have the patient tip the head back and cough twice.
B) Watch the patient's neck when sipping water from a straw.
C) Have the patient slowly turn the head from side to side.
D) Gently palpate from underneath the jaw to behind the ear.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the etiology of homosexuality?

A) It is a genetic trait
B) It is determined by hormone levels
C) It is likely a combination of nature and nurture
D) It is a social construct

According to King,the goal of nursing practice is to:

A) Assist the patient in building a transaction process model.
B) Collaborate in setting patient goals.
C) Research the health-care literature for insights into systems operation.
D) Help individuals maintain or regain health.

A nurse is about to discuss the risks of repeated sun exposure with a young adult patient.Which of these statements would be most expected from this patient before the discussion?

A) "I'll make an appointment with my doctor right away for a full skin check."
B) "I should consider participating in a health fair about safe sun practices."
C) "I have a mole that has been bothering me.I'll call my family doctor for an appointment to get it checked."
D) "I've had this mole my whole life.So what if it changed colour? My skin is fine."

The nurse is assessing the coping patterns of a newly admitted patient. What will the nurse include in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)

A) Current stressors as perceived by the patient
B) Use of drugs or alcohol
C) Recent weight changes
D) Age and height
E) Temperature

A researcher will only ever need to obtain IRB approval from one committee.