The nurse is assisting with a BSE clinic. Which of these women reflects abnormal findings during the inspection phase of breast examination?

A) Woman whose nipples are in different planes (deviated)
B) Woman whose left breast is slightly larger than her right
C) Nonpregnant woman whose skin is marked with linear striae
D) Pregnant woman whose breasts have a fine blue network of veins visible under the skin

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a wound drain with a collection device. The nurse notices that the collection device has a sudden decrease in drainage. Which action will the nurse take $\mathbf{next}$ ?

A) Call the health care provider; a blockage is present in the tubing.
B) Chart the results on the intake and output flow sheet.
C) Do nothing, as long as the evacuator is compressed.
D) Remove the drain; a drain is no longer needed.

While assessing a hospitalized patient who is jaundiced, the nurse notices that the patient has been incontinent of stool. The stool is loose and gray-tan in color. What does this finding indicate?

A) Occult blood
B) Inflammation
C) Absent bile pigment
D) Ingestion of iron preparations

Who continues the work of an expert consultant at the conclusion of a consulting engagement?

The patient is taking furosemide (Lasix) and has been complaining of muscle weakness.The nurse should be most concerned about which imbalance?

A) Hyponatremia
B) Hypokalemia
C) Hypochloremia
D) Hyperchloremia

The unregulated care provider is measuring vital signs and reports that a patient's blood pressure is abnormally low.What should the nurse do?

A) Have the unregulated care provider retake the blood pressure.
B) Ignore the report and have it rechecked at the next scheduled time.
C) Retake the blood pressure herself and assess the patient's condition.
D) Have the unregulated care provider assess the patient's other vital signs.