A 52-year-old patient is receiving care on the oncology unit for breast cancer that has metastasized to the lungs and liver. When addressing the patient’s pain in the plan of nursing care, the nurse should consider what characteristic of cancer pain?

A patient with a longstanding diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder presents to the emergency department (ED). The triage nurse notes upon assessment that the patient has been experiencing rapid, deep respirations since before arriving at the ED 20 minutes ago. This observation suggests that the patient is at risk for developing which form(s) of acid–base imbalance? 

The primary care provider has ordered a peripheral IV to be inserted before the patient goes for a computed tomography (CT) scan. What action would the nurse take when selecting a site on the hand or arm for insertion of an IV catheter? Select all that apply.

Which is the preferred route administration for potassium?

The nurse in a pain clinic is caring for an 88-year-old who is experiencing long-term, intractable pain. At this point, the pain team feels that first-line pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief have been ineffective. What recommendation should guide this patient’s subsequent care?

The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with metastatic bone cancer. The patient asks the nurse why they had to keep getting larger doses of pain medication. What is the nurse’s best response?

While performing a client’s ordered wound care for the treatment of a burn, the client has made a series of sarcastic remarks to the nurse and criticized the nurse’s technique. How should the nurse best interpret this client’s behavior?

A client is being transferred to the emergency department via ambulance with a scald injury from a hot kettle. Which variables will the nurse consider when determining the depth of burn? Select all that apply.

A patient has been admitted with a diagnosis of hypokalemia. The most recent laboratory reports confirm that the patient is not adequately responding to treatment. What assessment finding would be most relevant to providing appropriate treatment for this patient?

A home care nurse is performing a visit to a client’s home to perform wound care following the client’s hospital treatment for severe burns. While interacting with the client, the nurse should assess for evidence of what complication?