Q1: A 76-year-old patient with a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes is brought to the clinic by his daughter, who reports that her father's memory "gets worse suddenly, then stabilizes for a while before getting worse again." The nurse reviews his chart and notes a diagnosis of vascular dementia. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to help slow the patient's cognitive decline?

Q2: A nurse is caring for a client who receives furosemide to treat heart failure. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for this client due to this medication?

Q3: A nurse is instructing a client who has a new diagnosis of Raynaud's disease about preventing the onset of manifestations. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse the need for additional teaching?

Q4: Which patient would be best suited for placement of a Dophoff tube, or a small bore feeding tube (SBFT), for enteral feedings?

Q5: A patient recently diagnosed with chronic GERD has been prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec), a proton pump inhibitor. Which statement should the nurse include in their patient teaching?