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A nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric (NG) tube. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A 30-year-old runner presents with anterior knee pain that worsens with climbing stairs and prolonged sitting. Which condition is most likely?

A patient presents with a suspected rotator cuff tear. Which physical examination finding is most indicative of this injury?

A nurse assesses a patient's muscle strength and notes a score of 3 on the muscle strength grading scale. What does this indicate?

A patient complains of numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, especially at night. Which condition is most likely?

A nurse is educating a patient on weight-bearing exercises to prevent osteoporosis. Which activity should she recommend?

A 55-year-old male presents with acute onset of severe pain in the first metatarsophalangeal joint. The joint is red, swollen, and tender. Which condition is most likely?

A patient with a femoral fracture is at risk for which serious complication due to fat embolism?

During a physical assessment, a nurse notes that a patient's spine has a lateral curvature. Which condition does this finding suggest?

A patient reports joint pain and stiffness, especially in the morning, which improves with movement. Which condition is most consistent with these symptoms?

A 70-year-old female presents with a stooped posture and loss of height over the past few years. Which age-related condition is most likely responsible for these changes?

A patient with borderline personality disorder exhibits self-harming behaviors. Which intervention is most appropriate initially?

A 25-year-old patient with major depressive disorder reports a lack of pleasure in all activities. What is this symptom called?

A patient with schizophrenia believes that the television is sending personal messages. Which symptom does this represent?

A 50-year-old patient presents with restlessness, pacing, and an inability to sit still after starting antipsychotic medication. Which side effect is the patient likely experiencing?

A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) spends hours washing hands daily. Which type of medication is considered first-line treatment for OCD?

A 45-year-old patient with a history of alcohol use disorder is admitted for detoxification. Which medication is commonly used to prevent delirium tremens in this scenario?

A patient with generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed lorazepam. Which instruction is crucial regarding this medication?

A 28-year-old patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor to prevent lithium toxicity?

A patient with major depressive disorder is started on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which dietary restriction should the nurse emphasize?