You are assigned a patient on a diabetic diet. Which action(s) should you take? Select all that apply. Report any changes in the patient’s eating habits to the nurse Avoid feeding the patient late at night before bed Discourage the patient from eating if they’re not hungry Serve the patient’s meals on time Remove any […]

The graduate  nurse is seeking a position on a medical-surgical unit and is writing an objective statement for their resume.Which of the following objective statements is most appropriate for the graduate nurse to include? Group of answer choices Obtain a position that further develops my interests and skills. Achieve a foundation for moving into a supervisor […]

You’re caring for an alert, ambulatory post-surgical patient who requires a sponge bath. What should you do? Let the patient choose between water in a bedside basin or a sink in the restroom Leave clean towels with a basin of warm water on the table so the patient can wash themself Take the patient’s vitals […]

One of your regular patients has dementia and is mostly immobile. While cleaning them, you notice that their buttocks have become dark red. You’re concerned this is a pressure sore. What should you do to help this patient? Select all that apply. There is nothing you should do-assessing pressure sores is outside your scope as […]

You’re caring for a patient who is weak, but normally oriented and pleasant. When you go to get them up for breakfast this morning, they are difficult to arouse and seem to be very confused. What should you do? Continue to get the patient up and monitor how they feel while they eat breakfast Feed […]

You’re caring for an alert, ambulatory post-surgical patient who requires a sponge bath. What should you do? Let the patient choose between water in a bedside basin or a sink in the restroom Leave clean towels with a basin of warm water on the table so the patient can wash themself Take the patient’s vitals […]

The student nurse is discussing interviewing for a registered nurse (RN) position with a nurse educator. Which of the following statements would be the most helpful strategy for the nurse educator to make? Group of answer choices “Make eye contact and be yourself.” “Make a point to mention your clinical experience and highlight what you […]

You are taking vital signs on a 75-year old patient admitted to the rehabilitation facility following a repair of a hip fracture. The patient appears alert and oriented. The automatic BP cuff gives a reading of 60/20. What is your next action? 93% Check the placement of the cuff and repeat the BP Place the […]

You’re assigned to perform oral care on a comatose, elderly patient every four hours. What is the proper method for this? Open the patient’s mouth, remove their dentures, and brush them with soap and water Be sure the patient’s head is turned to the side and swab their mouth and mucous membranes Position the patient […]

Discuss the impact that implicit bias could have in selecting research articles. Strategies: Identify two strategies to reduce bias in the selection of research topics and studies. Research Bias: Analyze the impact research bias has on the development of research studies and evidence-based recommendations. Inequity in Research: Analyze how bias can lead to inequity in […]