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While completing a physical examination, the nurse suspects a client has breast cancer. Which finding caused the nurse to make this clinical determination? (Select all that apply.)

A client who sustained a cervical neck injury 2 days ago is demonstrating an irregular respiratory pattern with a rate of 8-10 breaths per minute. Based on this data, which problem is the priority?

The nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson disease. Which should the nurse understand is the action of the pharmacotherapy used to treat the condition?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a T-4 spinal cord injury. Which one of the following triggers puts the client at risk for experiencing autonomic dysreflexia?

A client in sickle cell crisis has a temperature of 102°F, O2 saturation of 89%, and complaints of severe abdominal pain. Based on the assessment findings, which intervention is the greatest priority?

The nurse is assessing a client. Which finding should the nurse report to the physician as a potential indication of colorectal cancer?

The nurse is presenting a talk on spinal cord injury for a community health fair. Which statement on the part of the attendees indicates that they understand the risk factors and prevention methods associated with spinal cord injury?

A student nurse is preparing to pass the medications on the unit.  Which statement would be included in the client teaching for an individual taking baclofen for multiple sclerosis?

A nurse is teaching for a client who is to begin taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. The nurse should instruct the client to expect which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?

An adolescent is brought into the emergency department (ED) with injuries sustained from a motor vehicle crash. Which goal is a priority while providing nursing care for this client?