A 64-year-old Full code patient hospitalized with influenza is receiving 60 L/min/80% FiO2 oxygen via high flow blender. Over the last hour, the patient becomes increasingly tachypneic. Current findings: RR 30/min SpO₂ 88% HR 110 bpm BP 132/78 mmHg Increasing work of breathing with intercostal retractions The nurse knows that he/she should position the patient in [position], take action through [action] and also prioritize notifying the [teammember] due to possible need to intubation.
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Based on the information provided above in the EHR, the nu…
Based on the information provided above in the EHR, the nurse knows that the likely diagnosis is [diagnosis] due to likely [pathogen] and anticipates an acute complication of [complication] based on [labvalue].
A colon cancer biopsy shows well‑formed glands despite invas…
A colon cancer biopsy shows well‑formed glands despite invasion. Which descriptor fits best?
A child’s neuroblastoma shows hundreds of extra N‑MYC copies…
A child’s neuroblastoma shows hundreds of extra N‑MYC copies. This DNA change is best termed:
A 71‑year‑old’s colon tumor biopsy shows pleomorphism, hyper…
A 71‑year‑old’s colon tumor biopsy shows pleomorphism, hyperchromatic nuclei, and atypical mitoses. What does this signify?
A 43‑year‑old patient asks about “the most lethal cancer” in…
A 43‑year‑old patient asks about “the most lethal cancer” in women. The NP, who practices in the US, would reply that the greatest risk of cancer‑related death is associated with:
The NP is sitting on a health-advisory community board that…
The NP is sitting on a health-advisory community board that is planning a health booth to promote evidence-based cancer screening at the local fair. Based on national guidelines, which of the following screenings would the NP recommend?
What is the lifetime probability of developing cancer for a…
What is the lifetime probability of developing cancer for a patient residing in the US?
Match the cellular biology to the responsible gene.
Match the cellular biology to the responsible gene.
A patient had her breast cancer tumor resected. Testing show…
A patient had her breast cancer tumor resected. Testing showed no signs of metastasis and suggested all cancer cells had been successfully removed. However 18 months later, the NP orders a chest x‑ray, which suggests the patient has returned with metastatic disease in her lungs. Which of the following is most responsible for this late recurrence?