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Patient has a CT of the abdomen which shows bladder mass that extends into the uterus. There are no LAD or other mets disease noted. What is the AJCC clinical T category?

Patient has a cystectomy, pathology reveals bladder mass with extension to the superficial muscularis propria. There are two external iliac nodes positive. What is the AJCC pathological stage group?

Patient with newly diagnosed bladder cancer presented for diagnostic workup. CTAP: bladder mass 2 cm, multiple common iliac lymph nodes and 1 external iliac lymph nodes suspicious for metastatic disease. What is my EOD Nodes Category?

Patient with newly diagnosed bladder cancer presented for diagnostic workup. CTAP/CT Chest: multiple mesenteric lymph nodes suspicious for metastatic disease. No other suspicious nodes or mets found. What is my EOD Mets Category?

Patient with newly diagnosed bladder cancer presented for diagnostic workup. CTAP/CT Chest: multiple mesenteric lymph nodes suspicious for metastatic disease. No other suspicious nodes or mets found. What is my AJCC Clinical N Category?

Patient with newly diagnosed bladder cancer presented for diagnostic workup. CTAP: bladder mass 2 cm, multiple common iliac lymph nodes and 1 external iliac lymph nodes suspicious for metastatic disease. What is my AJCC Clinical N Category?

The nurse is visiting with a teen-aged boy regarding his health. Which adolescent is exhibiting normal Tanner stage–related gynecomastia?

The nurse is preparing an educational session on patient rights and consent for adolescents. Which statements regarding health care consent and confidentiality in the adolescent population are generally accurate? (Select All That Apply)

A nurse is reviewing lab results for a school-aged child with Type 2 diabetes. Which finding should the nurse expect if the child’s diabetes is poorly controlled?

The nurse is triaging a 14 year old boy with testicular pain.  Which finding is most concerning for testicular torsion?