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Which characteristic would support the determination that a client is at high risk for breast cancer?

The nurse measures the height and body weight of a female client with high muscle mass. The client weighs 175 pounds (79.4 kg) and is 68 inches (173 cm) tall. In which of these categories does the client’s body mass index (BMI) fit best?

During the review of systems within the comprehensive health history, the nurse notes that a client has multiple previous injuries and accidents. Which of the following issues is a priority in the nurse’s assessment?

The client reports severe pain when breathing in deeply. The description suggests to the nurse that the client is experiencing which respiratory condition?

A female client has been diagnosed with menorrhagia. What information should the nurse provide the client concerning menses flow?

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory report for a client with poorly controlled diabetes. This action falls within which step of clinical reasoning?

During a health history, the nurse notes that an older client answers common questions with hesitancy and gaps in the flow and rhythm of words. What should the nurse now focus the assessment on to obtain more information about this finding?

A client has had two breast biopsies within 10 years. Both of these biopsies were to drain cysts. The nurse should instruct the client that these procedures will have which impact on the future development of breast cancer?

A male older adult client reports a 2-week history of sleep disruption due to frequently waking up to void in the middle of the night. Where in the review of systems should the nurse document this symptom?

Find the principal unit normal vector N for the curve r(t).r(t) = (4 + t)i + (1 + ln(cos t))k, -π/2 < t < π/2