A 62-year-old patient undergoing external-beam radiation therapy for colorectal cancer reports nausea and a decreased appetite. Which food choice should the nurse recommend to support the patient’s nutritional needs?

A 55-year-old patient with newly diagnosed terminal pancreatic cancer expresses a desire to start writing a memoir to share their life experiences and lessons with their children. The nurse interprets this behavior as indicative of which psychosocial response to death?

During an annual physical examination, a 43-year-old patient states that she does not perform monthly breast self-examinations (BSEs). She tells the nurse that she believes that mammograms “do a much better job than I ever could to find a lump.” What would the nurse include in his or her response to this patient?

You are caring for a client with active suicidal thoughts. Which nursing interventions will you prioritize to maintain their safety? (Select all that apply.)

A patient undergoing chemotherapy is diagnosed with neutropenia. Which strategies will the nurse include in the teaching plan to help the patient reduce the risk of infection? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is educating a 19-year-old patient recently diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which statement by the patient best demonstrates an understanding of the primary factors that contribute to this condition?

A newborn with a meningomyelocele is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Which nursing intervention should be prioritized to ensure the safety and well-being of the newborn?

A patient develops neutropenia after receiving chemotherapy. Which information about ways to prevent infection will the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)

You are assessing the Apgar score of a newborn delivered at 39 weeks gestation. Which factors will you evaluate? (Select all that apply.)

A 60-year-old patient scheduled for a colon biopsy asks the nurse to explain the difference between benign and malignant tumors. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?