The nurse recognizes that an older adult patient with COPD has a higher incidence of developing which age-related skeletal change that will alter the ability to exchange air effectively?

A patient is frequently late for appointments because he goes back to his room numerous times to assure himself that none of his belongings have been stolen. What does this behavior represent?

When a patient is experiencing a panic attack, how should the nurse best assist the patient?

Which is the term for an infection of a hair follicle?

The patient is concerned about confidentiality and asks the nurse not to tell anyone what is said. What is the best response by the nurse?

A nine-year-old patient is being evaluated for a skin rash. The preliminary diagnosis is impetigo contagiosa. The nurse assists with planning care with which fact about impetigo contagiosa in mind?

For what is the older adult patient at increased risk because of age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system?

A patient admitted to the hospital after a motorcycle crash that has left him paralyzed from the waist down tells the nurse he has feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. What other feelings may the patient have that should be recognized?

The older adult patient complains to the nurse about nocturia. This problem is most likely related to:

A nurse arrives at an accident scene where the victim has just received an electrical burn. Which is the nurse's primary concern?

A patient admitted for delirium demonstrates increased disorientation and agitation only during the evening and nighttime. What is the term applied to this type of delirium?