The patient complains to the nurse about a newly developed intolerance to milk. What should the nurse suggest to fulfill calcium needs?

What is the best test to identify the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women?

Which patient statement indicates that more teaching is needed regarding antibiotic therapy for the treatment of cellulitis?

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

Which is important for the nurse to assess when inspecting the skin of a patient?

A young adult patient has come into a dermatology clinic and reports having had a single 1-in lesion that was scaly with a raised border and a pink center on the chest. Now, a little more than a week later, there are smaller matching spots of the rash on both sides of the chest. The nurse observes pink, oval-shaped spots that are 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 in across. What condition does the nurse suspect the health care provider will diagnose?

When communicating with an older adult patient who has difficulty hearing, how should the nurse change her speech?

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?

During the detoxification period, what does the nurse aim to achieve when designing interventions?

What severe side effect will occur if an alcoholic patient consumes alcohol while taking disulfiram (Antabuse)?

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