The nurse is caring for a patient suffering from left-sided hemianopsia after having a stroke. Which nursing diagnosis is priority for this patient?

The nurse contributes to the plan of care for a patient with hypertension. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is the focus of care for the patient with hypertension?

The nurse is caring for a patient in hypertensive emergency. What should the nurse expect to be the goal when treatment is provided for this patient

The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with Raynaud disease. Which measure should the nurse include to prevent an attack?

A patient with gout has been instructed on the prescribed medication allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which patient statement indicates understanding of the action of this medication?

The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient with an external fixation device of the lower extremity. What priority care is anticipated?

Which factor would be the first step in the management of hypertension?

The nurse turns a 2-day postoperative patient with a right total hip replacement using pillows between the legs. The nurse later returns and finds the patient lying supine with legs crossed. Which of the following should the nurse immediately observe to determine whether a complication has developed?

The nurse is caring for a patient who presents to the emergency department with right-sided weakness and dysphasia. Which type of stroke would the nurse suspect?

The nurse is planning care for patients with hypertension. What side effect should be included with teaching about the beta blocker propranolol (Inderal)?

The nurse is providing care for a patient with expressive aphasia. Which intervention does the nurse expect to find in the patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)