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The RN asks the LPN to insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter for a new admission. The LPN has experience with this procedure from a previous job but it is not within the LPN’s scope of practice in the current state. The LPN’s most appropriate response to the RN is:  

A nurse is admitting a patient with a history of heart disease. The patient has SOB, blood pressure 180/120, respiratory rate of 24, and a labored breathing pattern. How should the nurse classify the phase of illness?

A patient’s family wishes to stay at the bedside during the dying process of a patient in ICU due to cultural beliefs.  The LPN should:

he LPN is assisting with the care plan for a client with the nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion. Which client outcome is the most measurable and appropriate?

A patient reports skipping church because of not wanting to see certain people who might be there on a holiday. Which defense mechanism is this patient using?    

A nurse is reviewing the social health determinants of Healthy People 2020. Which findings would lead to increased health disparity (inequality)? Select all that apply  

A score of 70% is the minimum passing score for this exam. Select the correct answer for each question.  Not Allowed Resources: Google ChatGPT Microsoft Co-Pilot Any AI software Any individual (student or non student) Allowed Resources: Online EOD Manual https://staging.seer.cancer.gov/eod_public/list/3.2/ AJCC Manual: Whichever version you have (physical textbook, Amazon Kindle, or AJCC Subscription) Any student written notes

Unknown if DRE was performed. MRI ABD shows extra prostatic extension, what is clinical T category?

Patient with negative DRE, PSA 89.0, radical prostatectomy revealed tumor invades bladder, Gleason 3+4, 0/3 LN POS. What is the EOD T category?

Patient had a radical prostatectomy revealing tumor confined to the prostate, negative nodes, Gleason 3+3. What is the pathological stage group?