A patient tells the nurse, "I don't go to restaurants because people might laugh at the way I eat, or I could spill food and be laughed at." The nurse assesses this behavior as consistent with:

A) acrophobia.
B) agoraphobia.
C) social anxiety disorder (social phobia) .
D) posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) .

A nurse receives an order from a health care provider to administer hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Vicodin ES 7.5/750) , to a patient who is experiencing 8/10 postsurgical pain. The order is to give 2 tablets every 6 hours by mouth as needed for pain. What is the nurse's next best action?

A) Give the Vicodin ES to the patient immediately because the patient is experiencing severe pain.
B) Ask the health care provider for a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) order.
C) Ask the health care provider to verify the dosage and frequency of the medication.
D) Give the Vicodin ES in addition to playing soothing music for the patient.

In a clinical environment,evidence-based practice has the ability to improve: (Select all that apply. )

A) the quality of care provided.
B) patient outcomes.
C) clinician satisfaction.
D) patients' perceptions.

The external acoustic meatus is also known as the auricle.

Several types of seizures can occur in the newborn. Which is characteristic of clonic seizures?

A) Apnea
B) Tremors
C) Rhythmic jerking movements
D) Extensions of all four limbs

The patient must stay in bed for a bed change. Which actions will the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)

A) Apply sterile gloves.
B) Keep soiled linen close to uniform.
C) Advise patient will feel a lump when rolling over.
D) Turn clean pillowcase inside out over the hand holding it.
E) Make a modified mitered corner with sheet, blanket, and spread.