A clinic nurse is conducting a staff in-service for other clinic nurses about signs and symptoms of a rhabdomyosarcoma tumor. Which should be included in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

A) Bone fractures
B) Abdominal mass
C) Sore throat and ear pain
D) Headache
E) Ecchymosis of conjunctiva

While performing an assessment of the mouth, the nurse notices that the patient has a 1-cm ulceration that is crusted with an elevated border and located on the outer third of the lower lip. What other information would be most important for the nurse to assess?

A) Nutritional status
B) When the patient first noticed the lesion
C) Whether the patient has had a recent cold
D) Whether the patient has had any recent exposure to sick animals

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has lost 20 pounds in one month, has chronic low self-esteem, and a plan for suicide. The patient has taken antidepressant medication for 1 week. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?

A) Implement suicide precautions.
B) Offer high-calorie snacks and fluids frequently.
C) Assist the patient to identify three personal strengths.
D) Observe patient for therapeutic effects of antidepressant medication.

The prefix for slow is:

A) brachy-.
B) tachy-.
C) dys-.
D) brady-.