A nurse is discussing tumor biology with a patient. Which statement accurately explains the role of genetics in cancer?

A nurse is assessing a patient with a skin infection. Which finding suggests a fungal infection rather than a bacterial one?

A patient receiving chemotherapy develops severe neutropenia. What is the nurses priority action?

A nurse is explaining the mechanism of action of adrenergic drugs. What is the primary effect of alpha1-adrenergic receptor stimulation?

A patient with a history of hypertension is prescribed an adrenergic agonist. The nurse should question the order if the patient has which condition?

Which factor most significantly delays wound healing in a post-surgical patient?

A patient in shock is receiving epinephrine. What is the nurses priority action?

A patient has just been diagnosed with stage III lung cancer. Which nursing action is the highest priority?

A nurse is caring for a newly diagnosed cancer patient experiencing emotional distress. What is the best intervention?

A nurse is educating a patient on early cancer detection. Which statement indicates the patient understands the teaching?