The 58-year-old patient presents to the emergency department of a community hospital complaining of worsening back pain that started a few days ago. He states, “I thought maybe I had slept wrong and gotten a spasm, but I’m not sure. I didn’t fall or get hit or anything. The ibuprofen I took definitely didn’t help.” His blood pressure is 174/96 mmHg and heart rate is 96 bpm. He reports being out of his antihypertensive medication for the past week while he was out of town. Other history is notable for arthritis in the hands and a 44-pack-year smoking history. He drinks socially but denies illicit drug use. A pulsating abdominal mass is noted; otherwise, his assessment is benign. The nurse advocates for which treatment option?
- NCLEX Practice
- Topics
- Health Care Quality
Health Care Quality
Healthcare quality refers to the degree to which healthcare services meet the needs of patients and meet established standards of care. Evidence-based practice, performance improvement projects, and interprofessional collaboration are essential for nurses to participate in healthcare quality improvement initiatives.
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 10
The semi-professional athlete requests intravenous hydration after a particularly grueling practice. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 8
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