When examining the nares of a 45-year-old patient who is experiencing rhinorrhea, itching of the nose and eyes, and sneezing, the nurse notices the following: pale turbinates, swelling of the turbinates, and clear rhinorrhea. Which of these conditions is most likely the cause?

A) Nasal polyps
B) Acute rhinitis
C) Acute sinusitis
D) Allergic rhinitis

As part of the admission process the nurse asks if the patient has an advance directive.The patient doesn't know for sure.What is the nurse's best response?

A) It is autopsy permission.
B) It is a living will.
C) It is informed consent.
D) It is an organ donation card.

Full integration of e-prescribing with the electronic health record (EHR) has been shown to:

A) Override physician's order entries
B) Explore applications of investment
C) Be universally acceptable
D) Promote patient safety

Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a newborn who did not receive vitamin K supplementation immediately after birth?

A) Ineffective breastfeeding related to inability to latch on
B) Ineffective protection related to impaired blood clotting
C) Risk for unstable blood glucose related to developmental level
D) Disorganized infant behavior related to altered primitive reflexes

What information must be placed on a label for a multidose reconstituted medication vial that is to be stored for subsequent use?

A 45-year-old Catholic Hispanic-American patient has been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.On admission,the patient did not identify any food preferences or food allergies.The nurse notes that the patient has requested that the family provide all meals during the hospital stay.This is most likely related to which of the following?

A) Food preferences
B) Hispanic cultural traditions
C) Religious preferences
D) Food sensitivities