A 40-year-old client with a history of frequent tanning boot…

A 40-year-old client with a history of frequent tanning booth use presents with a pearly, flesh-colored nodule and visible telangiectasia on the nose. The nurse suspects basal cell carcinoma. Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate as the priority to confirm the diagnosis?

A 45-year-old client who recently underwent thyroidectomy pr…

A 45-year-old client who recently underwent thyroidectomy presents with perioral numbness, positive Chvostek’s sign, and QT prolongation on ECG. Which assessment finding should prompt the nurse to immediately notify the physician about worsening hypocalcemia?