While creating a methadone protocol for a patient rehabilitating from heroin addiction, the nurse explains that the patient will take methadone for what length of time?

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

Which will the nurse examine when assessing a patient for tinea corporis?

Several residents in a long term care facility have been diagnosed with herpes zoster. Which resident will require the closest observation for development of complications?

A patient is preparing to receive electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse caring for this patient identifies which patient problem as the highest priority?

What definition should the nurse use to clarify the concept of "mental health"?

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?

Which patient instruction will the nurse reinforce relative to the management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

A 30-year-old African American had surgery 6 months ago and the incision site is now raised, indurated, and shiny. This is most likely which type of tissue growth?

Which areas are affected only minimally by age?

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?