A 60-year-old man was admitted for cholecystitis that resulted in a cholecystectomy. On his third day of hospitalization, he begins to sweat profusely, tremble, and has a blood pressure of 160/100. Based on these findings, what focused assessment should the nurse complete?

The older patient informs the nurse that food has no taste and therefore the patient has no appetite. What is this most likely caused by?

The nurse is assisting an older adult patient out of bed when suddenly the patient begins to fall. What is the likely cause of the fall?

The nurse has staged a pressure injury that has a shallow crater with a dry pink wound bed in which way?

For what is the older adult patient at increased risk because of age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system?

For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients, helping decorate the dining room for a party, and leading the singing in the activity room. Today, the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as evidence of which psychiatric disorder?

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?

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

Melanocytes give rise to the pigment melanin, which is responsible for skin color. Where can the melanocytes be found?

The patient with herpes zoster virus is asking the nurse about this condition. Which knowledge does the nurse use to base patient teaching on?

What are a group of psychotic disorders characterized by severe and inappropriate emotional responses, by prolonged and persistent disturbances of mood and related thought distortions?