Concept formation:

A) Identifies existing information
B) Differentiates between collected data
C) Is central to developing a hypothesis
D) All of the above

The nurse obtains vital signs for a 56-year-old patient who underwent surgery yesterday.Which finding(s) require(s) further assessment? Select all that apply.

A) Blood pressure 110/64 mm Hg
B) Pulse rate 118 beats/min
C) Respiratory rate 35 breaths/min
D) Oral temperature 98.6°F (37°C)

As the result of a brain tumor,a patient is having trouble with balance.The patient's significant other is concerned and asks the nurse how a tumor could affect the patient's balance.The nurse explains that the tumor is growing in the part of the brain that is responsible for balance.The significant other asks,"Which part of the brain controls balance?" The nurse's response would be which of the following?

A) Pons
B) Cerebrum
C) Cerebellum
D) Hypothalamus

The nurse is teaching a patient about the importance of reducing saturated fats in his diet.The nurse will recognize that learning has occurred if,upon questioning,the patient replies that he should read product labels to eliminate the intake of which saturated fats? Select all that apply.

A) Palm oil
B) Coconut oil
C) Canola oil
D) Peanut oil
E) Safflower oil