Family members of an individual undergoing a residential alcohol rehabilitation program ask, "How can we help?" Select the nurse's best response.

A) "Alcoholism is a lifelong disease. Relapses are expected."
B) "Use search and destroy tactics to keep the home alcohol free."
C) "It's important that you visit your family member on a regular basis."
D) "Make your loved one responsible for the consequences of behavior."

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit asks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to help with nutritional assessments for newly admitted patients.What part of the nutritional assessment can be delegated to the LPN? Select all that apply.

A) Height and weight
B) Intake and output
C) Nutritional history
D) Interpreting laboratory findings
E) Body fat measurement

When performing a health history, the nurse would note immunizations under which category?

A) Family history
B) Personal history
C) Past medical history
D) History of present illness

A patient states, "I'm not worth anything. I have negative thoughts about myself. I feel anxious and shaky all the time. Sometimes I feel so sad that I want to go to sleep and never wake up." Which nursing intervention should have the highest priority?

A) Self-esteem-building activities
B) Anxiety self-control measures
C) Sleep enhancement activities
D) Suicide precautions