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which complication of decreased mobility in older patients affects circulation?
which complication of decreased mobility in older patients affects circulation?
If the nurse finds that the patient's arterial blood pH is greater than 7.45, what term does the nurse use in the patient's electronic health record?
If the nurse finds that the patient's arterial blood pH is greater than 7.45, what term does the nurse use in the patient's electronic health record?
If the nurse finds that the patient's arterial blood pH is below 7.35, what term does the nurse document in the patient's electronic health record?
If the nurse finds that the patient's arterial blood pH is below 7.35, what term does the nurse document in the patient's electronic health record?
What assessment used by the nurse can be graded types I to IV?
What assessment used by the nurse can be graded types I to IV?
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What assessment used by the nurse can be measured on a scale of 0 to 5?
What assessment used by the nurse can be measured on a scale of 0 to 5?
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which physiologic process causes retention of carbon dioxide?
which physiologic process causes retention of carbon dioxide?
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which physiologic process causes inadequate transportation of oxygen to body cells and organs?
which physiologic process causes inadequate transportation of oxygen to body cells and organs?
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What body part loses elasticity as adults age, leading to a decrease in gas exchange?
What body part loses elasticity as adults age, leading to a decrease in gas exchange?
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What is the primary collaborative intervention for patients with fluid deficits?
What is the primary collaborative intervention for patients with fluid deficits?
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Which potential physiologic consequence would the nurse associate with a patient experiencing an electolyte deficit?
Which potential physiologic consequence would the nurse associate with a patient experiencing an electolyte deficit?
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What lifestyle intervention does the nurse suggest to the patient to stimulate peristalsis?
What lifestyle intervention does the nurse suggest to the patient to stimulate peristalsis?
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when planning care for a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy because of atrial fibrillation, the nurse understands that which finding would indicate the patients blood level of the medication is too high?
when planning care for a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy because of atrial fibrillation, the nurse understands that which finding would indicate the patients blood level of the medication is too high?
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WHich component combines with water to produce the carbonic acid responsible for an acid-base imbalance in a patient with pneumonia and a decreased blood pH?
WHich component combines with water to produce the carbonic acid responsible for an acid-base imbalance in a patient with pneumonia and a decreased blood pH?
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Which action is an example of secondary prevention to promote cellular regulation and prevent impaired cellular regulation?
Which action is an example of secondary prevention to promote cellular regulation and prevent impaired cellular regulation?
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For a patient with acid-base imbalance, what method should the nurse use to determine the type of acid-base imbalance the patient is experiencing?
For a patient with acid-base imbalance, what method should the nurse use to determine the type of acid-base imbalance the patient is experiencing?
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For the patient with an acid-base imbalance, which method would the nurse use to assess renal function related to the actions of excretion and reabsorption?
For the patient with an acid-base imbalance, which method would the nurse use to assess renal function related to the actions of excretion and reabsorption?
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The nurse would use the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) for which assessment area when screening the patient for potential impairment?
The nurse would use the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) for which assessment area when screening the patient for potential impairment?
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Which complication can result from continued bleeding in a patient with diminished clotting ability?
Which complication can result from continued bleeding in a patient with diminished clotting ability?
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To prevent bone loss, the nurse would teach the patient who is immobile to select foods high in which mineral?
To prevent bone loss, the nurse would teach the patient who is immobile to select foods high in which mineral?
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Which complication of decreased mobility affects the bones of older patients?
Which complication of decreased mobility affects the bones of older patients?
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which laboratory tests are most useful in detecting autoimmune disease? Select all that apply.
which laboratory tests are most useful in detecting autoimmune disease? Select all that apply.
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Which clinical manifestation would be evident in a patient with an excessive immune response? SATA
Which clinical manifestation would be evident in a patient with an excessive immune response? SATA
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To prevent hypokalemia, what foods should the nurse recommend to the patient with prolonged diarrhea? Select all that apply.
To prevent hypokalemia, what foods should the nurse recommend to the patient with prolonged diarrhea? Select all that apply.
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which type of medication would the nurse recommend to a patient experiencing constipation? SATA
which type of medication would the nurse recommend to a patient experiencing constipation? SATA
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When providing care for a patient with damage to cranial nerve II, the nurse would monitor for the potential development of which sensory change?
When providing care for a patient with damage to cranial nerve II, the nurse would monitor for the potential development of which sensory change?
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The nurse understands that signs of decreased peripheral perfusion most often occur at which location?
The nurse understands that signs of decreased peripheral perfusion most often occur at which location?
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Which serum laboratory test would the nurse associate as a common test to assess for generalized malnutrition?
Which serum laboratory test would the nurse associate as a common test to assess for generalized malnutrition?
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Following surgery, a patient has limited mobility. The nurse observes the patient for localized redness, swelling, and warmth to assess for which complication?
Following surgery, a patient has limited mobility. The nurse observes the patient for localized redness, swelling, and warmth to assess for which complication?
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when a patient has urinary and bowel incontinence, the nurse monitors for the potential development of which problem?
when a patient has urinary and bowel incontinence, the nurse monitors for the potential development of which problem?
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The nurse identifies a palpable, the nurse would anticipate the health care porvider prescribing which sort of test to determine the type of abnormal cell?
The nurse identifies a palpable, the nurse would anticipate the health care porvider prescribing which sort of test to determine the type of abnormal cell?
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The nurse working in the neurology department sees a patient who has a meningioma. The patient asks the nurse why surgery is necessary if the mass is benign. What is the nurse's best response?
The nurse working in the neurology department sees a patient who has a meningioma. The patient asks the nurse why surgery is necessary if the mass is benign. What is the nurse's best response?
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Which factor would the nurse include when assessing a patient's sexuality? SATA
Which factor would the nurse include when assessing a patient's sexuality? SATA
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Which adult population would the nurse associate with a higher risk for decreased immunity? SATA
Which adult population would the nurse associate with a higher risk for decreased immunity? SATA
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What psychosocial complications does the nurse monitor for in a patient who is confined to bed? Select all that apply.
What psychosocial complications does the nurse monitor for in a patient who is confined to bed? Select all that apply.
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The nurse should educate patients at risk for clotting to use what measures to decrease the risk of complications? Select all that apply.
The nurse should educate patients at risk for clotting to use what measures to decrease the risk of complications? Select all that apply.
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When caring for a patient receiving chemotherapeutic medications, which condition would the nurse associate with excessive bruising notes on the patients arm that was not the result of an injury?
When caring for a patient receiving chemotherapeutic medications, which condition would the nurse associate with excessive bruising notes on the patients arm that was not the result of an injury?
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When an older adult patient is taking an opioid medication for pain and experiencing limited mobility, the patient would be at the highest risk for which change in normal elimination?
When an older adult patient is taking an opioid medication for pain and experiencing limited mobility, the patient would be at the highest risk for which change in normal elimination?
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The nurse enters the room of an older patient and finds the patient in bed completing crossword puzzles. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
The nurse enters the room of an older patient and finds the patient in bed completing crossword puzzles. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
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What exercise should the nurse teach the patient to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
What exercise should the nurse teach the patient to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
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Which body part would the nurse monitor for development of decreased gas exchange secondary to damage to the cervical spinal cord?
Which body part would the nurse monitor for development of decreased gas exchange secondary to damage to the cervical spinal cord?
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Which physiological consequences would the nurse associate with a patient experiencing fluid deficit? Select all that apply.
Which physiological consequences would the nurse associate with a patient experiencing fluid deficit? Select all that apply.
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What lifestyle interventions does the nurse teach the patient in order to decrease the risk? Select all that apply.
What lifestyle interventions does the nurse teach the patient in order to decrease the risk? Select all that apply.
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For the patient healing from extensive wounds, which nutrients would the dietician and nurse emphasize in the patient's diet?
For the patient healing from extensive wounds, which nutrients would the dietician and nurse emphasize in the patient's diet?
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Which potentially life-threatening condition would the nurse suspect in a patient with prolonged diarrhea, chest palpitations, shortness of breath, and fatigue?
Which potentially life-threatening condition would the nurse suspect in a patient with prolonged diarrhea, chest palpitations, shortness of breath, and fatigue?
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When a patient presents with cool, pale legs and deceased peripheral hair distribution, which priority assessment would the nurse implement?
When a patient presents with cool, pale legs and deceased peripheral hair distribution, which priority assessment would the nurse implement?
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A patient with edema reports following a strict vegetarian diet. Which factor would the nurse associate with the cause of the patient's edema?
A patient with edema reports following a strict vegetarian diet. Which factor would the nurse associate with the cause of the patient's edema?
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Which patient has the highest risk for decreased perfusion?
Which patient has the highest risk for decreased perfusion?
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Which condition would the nurse identify as a common risk factor for developing an acid-base imbalance and initiate close monitoring of the patient's arterial blood pH? SATA
Which condition would the nurse identify as a common risk factor for developing an acid-base imbalance and initiate close monitoring of the patient's arterial blood pH? SATA
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Which factor may increase a patients risk for decreased nutrition?
Which factor may increase a patients risk for decreased nutrition?
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The nurse is treating a patient who has had prolonged diarrhea. What secondary concern is a priority for the nurse to monitor?
The nurse is treating a patient who has had prolonged diarrhea. What secondary concern is a priority for the nurse to monitor?
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Which clinical manifestation would the nurse anticipate identifying in a patient with end-stage chronic kidney disease?
Which clinical manifestation would the nurse anticipate identifying in a patient with end-stage chronic kidney disease?
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