Holistic Assessment

Which term describes the condition of a patient who requires an increase in opioid pain medication dosage to maintain adequate analgesia?

The nurse is having difficulty managing time while caring for a group of patients with complex needs. Medications are behind schedule and several nursing procedures have not been performed. How should

Which patient has the greatest risk for a problem with transporting oxygen to the peripheral tissues from the lungs?

A nurse is providing teaching to a patient scheduled for abdominal surgery. After discussing the use of the incentive spirometer with the patient, they ask the patient to demonstrate how to use the de

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the hospital with chronic lung disease. He remains short of breath and will need oxygen at home as well as adjustments in the home to accommodate the larg

A 45-year-old patient who reports pain in the foot that moves up along the calf says: "My right foot feels like it is on fire." The patient reports that the pain started yesterday, and he has no prior

A patient with limited mobility requires a thorough skin assessment every shift. As the nurse performing this assessment, which of the following areas would be of fewest priority to observe?

While performing a bed bath, the nurse notes a wound on the patient's sacrum. The wound presents as a shallow open wound with a red-pink wound bed and partial thickness skin loss. What is the correct

While ambulating a patient one day post-surgery, the patient turns pale and states, “I feel dizzy.” The best action by the nurse is:

A nurse needs to move a patient up in bed. Which of the following body mechanic principles should the nurse observe to prevent injury?

Why is it important to obtain information from a patient related to the use of herbal supplements during a nursing assessment?

Upon responding to the patient’s call bell, the nurse discovers the patient’s wound has dehisced. Initial nursing management includes calling the health care provider and:

A registered nurse (RN) is delegating a task to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) that involves bathing a critically ill, unstable patient. Which of the five rights of delegation is being viola

A patient has just been transferred from the hospital to a long-term care facility in the community. The patient’s pastor calls the nurse to get information for the patient’s address and phone number

The patient states they are having difficulty swallowing. Which nursing intervention is priority to prevent aspiration?

A nurse researching a diet for a patient with diabetes includes foods that supply energy to the body. Which are classes of nutrients that supply this energy? Select all that apply.

A 65-year-old patient with pneumonia has been on bedrest for two days. New orders were written for the patient to ambulate BID with assistance. The patient's vital signs are: T-98.4, HR-78, Resp-18, B

Which data entry follows the recommended guidelines for documenting data?

A nurse is caring for a post-op patient. The doctor has ordered SCDs (sequential compression devices) to be applied to both lower extremities while on bedrest. Which of the following statements by the

Which of the following statements is true regarding the nature of pain?

The nurse is working with a group of patients. Which patients are at risk for a skin breakdown? Select all that apply.

A home health nurse is coordinating care for a post-stroke patient who has difficulty swallowing and requires a modified diet. Which healthcare team member should the nurse consult first?

In planning to meet the nutritional needs of a critically ill patient in the intensive care unit, which factor will increase the patient's basal metabolic rate?

Two people call in sick on the medical-surgical unit and no additional help is available. The team consists of a registered nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse (LPN), and an unlicensed assistive pe

Which of the following objective assessment data should the nurse obtain before administering a prescribed opioid medication to a post-operative patient?