A septic patient begins to ooze blood from around intravenous cannulation sites and from the gums. The patient’s urine has turned from concentrated yellow to brown. Upon further assessment, the nurse notes the patient’s right calf is swollen, red, and painful. The nurse anticipates which laboratory abnormalities in this patient? Select all that apply.

Patients with which characteristics are at increased risk for infective endocarditis? Select all that apply.

The patient with a history of hypertension and atherosclerosis presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of severe lower back pain. Which question by the nurse is most important?