A patient with newly diagnosed heart failure reports, “I can breathe fine during the day, but the moment I lie down at night, I feel like I’m drowning. I have to sleep propped up in a chair.” Based on this description, which clinical manifestation should the nurse document? 

The most common genitourinary abnormality of male children in which one or both testes fail to descend into the scrotum is called:

A patient is brought to the emergency department 10 minutes after the onset of severe chest pain. The nurse suspects a STEMI. Which early myocardial change is expected to occur within the beginning stages of ischemia of the heart? 

Which of the following is the most common type of benign breast mass?

A newborn appears cyanotic shortly after birth. The provider suspects transposition of the great arteries (TGA), a condition in which systemic and pulmonary circulations run in parallel rather than connected. Which anatomic defect is responsible for this cyanosis? 

Which of the following describe sonographic characteristics common to breast fibroadenomas?

During acute coronary syndrome (ACS), interruption of coronary blood flow forces myocardial cells to shift from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism. Without timely reperfusion, irreversible myocardial cell death may result. To minimize necrosis and preserve viable myocardium, what is the recommended goal timeframe for achieving reperfusion therapy? 

Which of the following thyroid conditions would cause weight gain, hair loss, lethargy, mental sluggishness and increased subcutaneous tissue around the eyes?

As a result of trauma, blood can collect around the testicle. Which of the following is the name for this?

In testicular torsion: