A 65-year-old male patient with hypertension was recently started on a new antihypertensive medication. During the evaluation phase of the nursing process, which action should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse reviews a patient's health record and finds the following data. Which example includes only subjective data?

The nurse is using critical thinking skills during the first phase of the nursing process. Which action indicates the nurse is in the first phase?

Which of the following is the most appropriate open-ended question to begin a nursing assessment?

A nurse is assigned to four patients during a morning shift. Which patient should the nurse perform a focused assessment on first?

A 65-year-old male patient with hypertension was recently started on a new antihypertensive medication. During the evaluation phase of the nursing process, which action should the nurse prioritize?

Which scenario best illustrates the nurse using data validation when making a nursing clinical decision for a patient?

A nurse educator is reviewing guidelines for writing an outcome statement. Which examples best indicate a correct outcome statement? (Select All that Apply.)

The nurse begins discharge planning for an older adult with left-side weakness. Which action is most important in ensuring that the discharge plan is successful?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Constipation related to slowed gastrointestinal motility secondary to pain medications. Which outcome is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

A nurse receives a patient who has been in the intensive care unit for three weeks after a motor vehicle accident. The nurse assesses the patient who reports fatigue. The nurse notes increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure when the patient moves from lying to sitting. When developing the plan of care. what problem label should the nurse use?