LK is a 40-year-old female s/p gastric resection 2 weeks ago due to a perforated ulcer from complicated PUD. Prior to her surgery, she was experiencing severe pain and had an upset stomach. She is now complaining of persistent diarrhea after she eats. What is mostly likely the cause of her current symptoms? HT: 5’4″ […]

You are assessing a 63 year old man who has smoked marijuana almost daily for 40 years. Throughout his life, he has been drinking alcohol once or twice a month, usually more than five drinks. He says he uses alcohol and marijuana but does not have a substance use problem. What might you recommend? Question […]

Manuel is writing a paper on improvements in the care of HIV-AIDS patients. His target audience is registered nurses and other medical professionals. Which sources would be appropriate for his paper? Select all that apply. Multiple select question. research study titled “Quality of Life in AIDS Patients,” conducted by experts and posted on the World […]

A nurse is caring for a 29-year-old client in the intensive care unit who was admitted for bowel obstruction and duodenal ulcer and is now in a coma. The client has a central line to the right subclavian, left peripheral intravenous access, nasal cannula with 4L humidified O2 flowing, a nasogastric tube, and a Foley […]

A 17 year old girl has a 3 year history of MDD and intermittent suicidal thoughts. She discloses that she has new intermittent thoughts of cutting, and made one very superficial cut with her razor a week ago, following a fight she had with her boyfriend. She denies current acute suicidal ideation. What is the […]