A patient with an indwelling urinary catheter has been given a bed bath by a new nursing assistant. The registered nurse evaluating the cleanliness of the patient notices crusting at the urinary meatus. The best next action of this nurse is to:

A family is grieving after learning of a family member's accidental death. The transplant coordinator requests to talk with the family about possible organ and tissue donation. The nurse recognizes that:

When caring for a middle-aged adult exhibiting maladaptive coping skills, the nurse is trying to determine the cause of the patient's behavior. From a growth and development perspective what should the nurse recall?

Children learn to live an authentic lifestyle through culturally accepted behaviors, values, and role modeling. A child who does this is attempting to create his or her own:

The word spirituality derives from the Latin word 'spiritus', which refers to breath or wind. Today spirituality is:

A nurse is in the hallway assisting a patient to ambulate and hears an alarm sound. What is the best next step for the nurse to take?

A patient is experiencing a subjective sense of numbing and a reduced awareness of surroundings. The patient is experiencing what ego defense mechanism?

A patient says, "You are the worst nurse I have ever had." Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nursing assistant reports seeing a reddened area on the patient's hip while bathing the patient. The nurse should:

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is bedridden. To prevent fatigue, the nurse raises the height of the bed. The nurse understands that balance is maintained by raising the bed to:

Correct body alignment reduces strain on musculoskeletal structures and contributes to balance. Balance control is attained by: (Select all that apply)