The nurse is assessing a 75-year-old patient. Which patient report would require immediate action by the nurse?
A. Greater need for additional light and reading glasses
B. Frequent falls from tripping over items on the floor
C. Development of a white circle around the iris
D. Occasional presence of floaters
Answer: B
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A nursing student asks the nurse why the provider has ordered a combination product containing an opioid analgesic and an NSAID for a patient who has cancer. Which response by the nurse is correct?
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