The nurse suspects the patient has increased cardiac afterload. Which piece of equipment should the nurse obtain to determine the presence of this condition?

The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses to bathe in the morning. When asked why, the patient says, "I always bathe in the evening." Which action by the nurse is best?

A nurse identifies gaps between local and best practices. Which Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency is the nurse demonstrating?

The nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin test with a 27-gauge, 5/8-inch needle. At which angle will the nurse insert the needle?

Which assessment finding will the nurse expect for a patient with the following laboratory values: sodium 145 mEq/L, potassium 4.5 mEq/L, calcium 4.5 mg/dL?

A patient has experienced a myocardial infarction. On which primary blood vessel will the nurse focus care to reduce ischemia?

Which patients will the nurse determine are in most need of regular perineal care? (Select all that apply.)

A terminally ill patient is experiencing constipation secondary to pain medication. Which is the best method for the nurse to improve the patient's constipation problem?

The nurse is reviewing a patient's plan of care, which includes the nursing diagnostic statement, Impaired physical mobility related to tibial fracture as evidenced by patient's inability to ambulate. Which part of the diagnostic statement does the nurse need to revise?

A patient has inadequate stroke volume related to decreased preload. Which treatment does the nurse prepare to administer?

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?