A patient is admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). For which electrolyte abnormality would the nurse be sure to monitor?  

External-beam radiation is planned for a patient with cervical cancer. What instructions would the nurse give the patient to prevent complications from the effects of the radiation?

The nurse is providing diabetic teaching for an 18-year-old patient with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. Vital signs: Temperature 98.7°F (37.06°C) Pulse 98 beats/min Respirations 27 breaths/min Blood Pressure 168/94 mmHg Which key information would the nurse be sure to include in the teaching plan for this patient. Select all that apply

A patient who has breast cancer is receiving immunotherapy in the form of trastuzumab, a monoclonal antibody (MoAb). Which medication side effect is the patient most likely to experience? 

After receiving a change-of-shift report, which patient would the nurse assess first?

Which physical assessment finding is most likely to accompany these laboratory results?      

A 20-year-old patient with a history of intravenous drug use (IVDU) presents to the clinic with a fever, swollen lymph nodes, and night sweats. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test for the patient?

Which scenario best exemplifies a positive feedback loop?

A surgeon, with the patient in standard anatomical position, makes an incision that divides the body into equal right and left halves. Through which plane is the incision made?

A cardiac surgeon must access the heart for an open-heart procedure. Which of the following best describes the location of the heart and the serous membrane that immediately surrounds it?