A 52-year-old patient reports noticing several breast change…

A 52-year-old patient reports noticing several breast changes over the past month, including generalized breast tenderness before menstruation, a firm irregular lump in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast, and intermittent clear nipple discharge. Which finding should the nurse recognize as most concerning for breast cancer?

A 48-year-old female client is hospitalized for total knee r…

A 48-year-old female client is hospitalized for total knee replacement surgery and receives hydromorphone IV for pain control. When the nurse answers the client’s call light, the client presents an appearance as shown below. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is counseling a 58-year-old male with erectile dysfu…

A nurse is counseling a 58-year-old male with erectile dysfunction who is being considered for a prescription of sildenafil (Viagra). When reviewing the patient’s other medications, which medication would require the nurse to suggest an alternative treatment due to the risk of serious complications?