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A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin to a patient with a newly diagnosed deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which site is appropriate for injection?

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 nurse suspects a patient may be having a stroke and needs to perform a rapid bedside assessment. Which assessment is most appropriate for quick stroke screening?

The nurse is caring for a patient with sensorineural hearing loss. Which nursing actions are appropriate to enhance communication? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reviewing the records of four patients with HIV infection. Which patient meets the criteria for progression to AIDS?

A nurse is assessing four children during a community health visit. Which child is most at risk for lead poisoning?

Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate when feeding a newborn with a cleft lip?

An adult patient is admitted with newly diagnosed nephrotic syndrome. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?

The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old diagnosed with acute otitis media. Which finding should the nurse expect?

A patient asks the nurse about the difference between hormonal birth control pills and a copper intrauterine device (IUD). Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?