A nurse is educating a patient with diabetes mellitus about diabetic retinopathy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the patient?

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has hypertension, which has resulted in a transient ischemic attack (TIA). What information regarding blood pressure (BP) management should the nurse discuss with the client?

The nurse is caring for a patient with active hepatitis C and recalls that the disease is spread by which route?

A nurse is providing care for a patient who had a stroke and is experiencing difficulty swallowing. Which of the following complications should the nurse monitor for in this patient?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor?

A nurse is assessing an elderly patient who has just been admitted to the medical-surgical unit with significant abdominal ascites.
The patient is alert and oriented, walks independently at home, and usually uses a cane but forgot to bring it to the hospital.Which measures should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has cirrhosis of the liver and is having difficulty eliminating alcohol consumption because many of their friends drink alcohol socially.
Which of the following steps should the nurse include to motivate the patient to change?

Which of the following patients should the nurse consider as having a higher risk for malnutrition?

A patient is scheduled for a liver biopsy.
Which laboratory result would be of most concern to the nurse?

A nurse is providing discharge education to a patient who recently experienced an acute gout attack. Which patient statement indicates they have understood the treatment plan?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing chills and back pain during a blood transfusion. What should be the nurse’s priority action?