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A client who is scheduled for a right breast biopsy asks the nurse the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor. Which answer by the nurse is correct?

The nurse is caring for a client suffering from anorexia secondary to chemotherapy. Which strategy would be most appropriate for the nurse to use to increase the client’s nutritional intake?

A client who has terminal cancer of the liver is cared for by a spouse at home.  The client’s abdominal pain has become increasingly severe, and is described as intense most of the time.  Which action by the client indicates that teaching regarding pain management has been effective? The client:

A client presents to the emergency department with a 3-day history of vomiting and diarrhea and reports severe muscle weakness. Laboratory testing reveals hypokalemia. The healthcare provider ordered a 40 mEq potassium chloride supplement to be administered by IV. What will the nurse include in the plan for administering this medication? Select all that apply.

A client with severe peritonitis develops respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation. A family member questions why the client is having problems with breathing when the issue is an infection in the abdomen. What is the best response by the nurse?

A client has the following ABG results- pH 7.60, (7.35-7.45) PaCO2 30, (35-45)  HCO3 18 (22-26). These results indicate which acid-base imbalance?

The nurse is caring for a client receiving radiation therapy and reports intense fatigue. Which intervention will be most important to include in the plan of care?

A 45-year-old female was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. She reports a sexual history that includes 43 partners. What is the most likely cause of the cancer?

The nurse is caring for a client who is hemorrhaging after surgery. The client’s vital signs are P 110, BP 84/48, RR 28 Temp 98.2. The nurse anticipates an order for which IV solution?

The nurse is caring for a client with a serum sodium level of 150 mEq/L (135-145 mEq/L). Which assessment findings does the nurse expect?