A nurse can assess cyanosis in a dark-skinned patient by assessing the color of which body part?

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

A patient admitted for delirium demonstrates increased disorientation and agitation only during the evening and nighttime. What is the term applied to this type of delirium?

The older adult patient complains to the nurse about nocturia. This problem is most likely related to:

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?

What is age-related vision change caused by the loss of elasticity of the lens called?

A patient is frequently late for appointments because he goes back to his room numerous times to assure himself that none of his belongings have been stolen. What does this behavior represent?

The patient complains to the nurse about a newly developed intolerance to milk. What should the nurse suggest to fulfill calcium needs?

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

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 older adult female patient is concerned about incontinence when she sneezes. What is the correct terminology for this type of incontinence?