The patient has a peritoneal dialysis catheter. The nurse notes the dressing is saturated and prepares to change it. Upon removing the dressing, the nurse notes a foul odor and purulent drainage around the site, which is red. Which action does the nurse take next?
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The nurse is caring for a 62-year-old female who was recently diagnosed with glaucoma. The patient is given docusate. Which of the following is the primary reason for giving the patient a stool softener?
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The nurse is assigned to a patient who presents to the emergency department with a severe headache. Upon physical assessment, the patient’s heart rate is 114 bpm, temperature is 38.2[Symbol]C (100.8[Symbol]F), and the blood pressure is 149/93 mmHg. Which of the following questions by the nurse is most important?
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