During a breast assessment, the nurse notes dimpling of the skin, nipple retraction, and an immobile mass in the upper outer quadrant of the breast. These findings are most consistent with which diagnosis?
A nurse is assessing a client suspected of having prostate c…
A nurse is assessing a client suspected of having prostate cancer. Which of the following findings is most concerning for advanced disease?
A nurse is caring for a client with suspected acute pyelonep…
A nurse is caring for a client with suspected acute pyelonephritis. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect?
A nurse is teaching a client about the side effects of ralox…
A nurse is teaching a client about the side effects of raloxifene. Which of the following should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a left radical…
A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a left radical nephrectomy 12 hours ago. Which of the following findings requires immediate action?
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who just…
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who just had a vasectomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A nurse is caring for a patient 8 weeks post–tibial fracture…
A nurse is caring for a patient 8 weeks post–tibial fracture who reports persistent pain and difficulty bearing weight. The provider suspects delayed bone healing or nonunion. Which nursing action is most appropriate based on this clinical situation?
A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old female patient recently…
A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old female patient recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce the patient’s risk of injury?`
A nurse is caring for a patient with a long bone fracture su…
A nurse is caring for a patient with a long bone fracture sustained 24 hours ago. The patient becomes restless and confused, with a respiratory rate of 28/min, oxygen saturation of 88% on room air, and petechiae noted on the upper chest and neck. Which action should the nurse take first?
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing an older ad…
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing an older adult who fell at home. Which assessment finding should lead the nurse to suspect a hip fracture and initiate appropriate precautions?