During routine tracheostomy cleaning and care, the nurse notes a strong smell of dirty gym socks coming from the dressing around the stoma. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
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A teenager with type 1 diabetes mellitus presents to the emergency department with worsening illness, vomiting, and fatigue. Upon assessment, the nurse notes a sweet, fruity odor on the patient’s breath and suspects diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which additional symptom(s) would confirm the diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis? Select all that apply.
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The patient with bacterial meningitis exhibits papilledema. The nurse attributes this symptom to inflammation of which cranial nerve?
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