The nurse recommends a breathing technique to help a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to empty the lungs of used air and to promote inhalation of adequate oxygen. What is this method of breathing called?

The nurse concludes that a significant goal of the care plan for an alcoholic patient has been met when the patient makes which statement?

Because thin skin and lack of subcutaneous fat predisposes the older adult to pressure injuries, the nurse alters the care plan to include turning the bedfast patient how often?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has anxiety attacks. What symptoms would indicate that the patient is experiencing a severe anxiety attack?

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?

The school nurse recognizes the signs of scabies when a child displays which symptom?

The home health nurse assessing skin lesions uses the PQRST mnemonic as a guide. What does the S in this guide indicate?

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

Which is the greatest concern during the emergent phase of a burn injury?

For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients, helping decorate the dining room for a party, and leading the singing in the activity room. Today, the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as evidence of which psychiatric disorder?

The nurse explains that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) consists of abstinent alcoholics who help other alcoholics become and stay sober. What is the foundation of AA?