The skeletal system is composed of bones, cartilages, joints, and ligaments.

A patient diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) asks why they never felt a lump before noticing breast swelling and redness. The nurse correctly explains that IBC is unique because it:

A patient with an indwelling urinary catheter has new-onset fever, cloudy urine, and suprapubic tenderness. The nurse’s priority action is to:

A patient is requesting emergency contraception after unprotected intercourse 96 hours ago. Which options should the nurse discuss? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is preparing for hemodialysis. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)

A 36-year-old patient who smokes one pack per day has been prescribed a combination oral contraceptive pill. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A patient taking tamoxifen for breast cancer prevention reports experiencing hot flashes and abnormal uterine bleeding. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A patient with a history of breast cancer undergoes a modified radical mastectomy and asks how to prevent lymphedema. The nurse should instruct the patient to:

A patient with stage 5 CKD is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) for fluid overload. Which assessment finding would require the nurse to question the order?

Tyrahn’s rods do not transform light into nerve impulses as easily and efficiently as they should, so he has trouble seeing in dim light. This is called ________ blindness