A client with a newly inserted peripherally inserted central…

A client with a newly inserted peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) complains of pain and swelling in the arm. On assessment, the nurse notes erythema and warmth along the catheter tract. Which complication should the nurse suspect, and what is the most appropriate immediate action?

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?