The nurse explains that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) consists of abstinent alcoholics who help other alcoholics become and stay sober. What is the foundation of AA?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated with antipsychotic medications. As part of the plan of care, the nurse monitors the patient for dyskinesia. What would the nurse assess with dyskinesia?

While creating a methadone protocol for a patient rehabilitating from heroin addiction, the nurse explains that the patient will take methadone for what length of time?

Which patient statement indicates that more teaching is needed regarding antibiotic therapy for the treatment of cellulitis?

A nurse is caring for an older adult who lives in a long-term care facility on the Alzheimer unit. Every evening around 5:00 p.m., the resident becomes increasingly agitated and more confused, a state that lasts throughout the evening. The nurse recognizes this behaviour as:

The nurse is caring for a 26-year-old patient who was burned 72 hours ago. The patient has partial-thickness burns to 24% of the body surface area and begins to excrete large amounts of urine. Which action should the nurse take?

How often does a 76-year-old need a screening for preventive health?

When should family members of a stroke victim expect to see some of the neurologic involvement disappear?

A resident of an assisted living center reports having sharp pain on one side of the body, with patches of "blisters". The nurse notices vesicles on one side of the thorax, which follow a peripheral nerve pathway. Suspecting herpes zoster, the nurse immediately contacts the health care provider. Which is the reason for the prompt notification?

Which will the nurse examine when assessing a patient for tinea corporis?

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