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A patient is being treated for chronic pain. What should the nurse keep in mind when assessing this patient’s level of pain?

The nurse is preparing a patient for discharge who will receive a prescription for Simvastatin, a (HMG-CoA) inhibitor. What statement by the patient demonstrates that they have a clear understanding of the teaching provided by the nurse?

Order: 25 mcg Fentanyl Available: Fentanyl 100 mcg/2 mL How many mL will you administer?

The nurse is providing care to a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis. What should the nurse do to ensure personal protection while caring for this patient?

A patient’s blood gases show a pH of 7.53 and bicarbonate level of 36 mEq/L. The nurse realizes that the patient is demonstrating which acid-base disorder?

A patient with an inflammatory response is prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The nurse understands the patient was prescribed this medication for which reason?

The nurse should recognize which finding as a sign of decreased cardiac output and tissue perfusion in a patient with heart failure?

A college student is diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus. The student has a history of smoking and recreational cocaine use and works for a floor refinishing company part-time. Which factors increase this student’s risk for developing cancer? Select all that apply.

The 86-year-old patient, admitted with thrombophlebitis, is being sent home on enoxaparin (Lovenox). The nurse evaluates that he understands why enoxaparin is being used if he states that it will do what?

The nurse is helping a patient in pain by gently massaging the painful area. The nurse is utilizing which form of pain control with the patient?