A nurse is assessing a fetal heart rate (FHR) strip. Which of the following are considered normal findings in a term fetus? (Select all that apply.)
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 patient is hospitalized with acute kidney injury (AKI). Wh…
A patient is hospitalized with acute kidney injury (AKI). Which assessment finding will be most useful to the nurse in evaluating improvement in kidney function?
The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old diagnosed with acute oti…
The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old diagnosed with acute otitis media. Which finding should the nurse expect?
The nurse reviews the medical records of four patients with…
The nurse reviews the medical records of four patients with cancer. Which patient should the nurse place on neutropenic precautions?
An adult patient is admitted with newly diagnosed nephrotic…
An adult patient is admitted with newly diagnosed nephrotic syndrome. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?
The nurse is teaching a patient with lymphoma about the diff…
The nurse is teaching a patient with lymphoma about the differences between Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Which statement by the patient indicates correct understanding about Reed–Sternberg cells?
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?
The nurse is assessing four patients during a women’s health…
The nurse is assessing four patients during a women’s health clinic visit. Which patient’s symptoms are most consistent with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?