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?

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?

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?

How should the nurse document the behavior of a patient with mental illness?

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 arrives to the scene of a house fire. A victim is running out of the house, with flames on the arms. Which is the nurse's first action?

What age of onset of alcohol consumption is most predictive of alcohol addiction?

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

The patient talks with his dead brother and arranges furniture so that his brother will have a place to sit. How should the nurse document this behavior?

A perceived threat to self causes what emotion?

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