The 59-year-old female reports vaginal bleeding. She experienced menarche at 12 years of age and menopause at 56. Endometrial carcinoma is found with endometrial biopsy. Further testing reveals no lymph node involvement or metastasis. The nurse prepares the patient for which initial therapy?  

The 60-year-old patient who was recently laid off from his factory job of 38 years presents to the emergency department complaining of severe superficial pain over the flank. Which assessment will be most important for diagnosis?

The nurse is planning care for a patient who sustained third degree burns over 42% of the body during an industrial accident the previous day. The patient is intubated, sedated, and chemically paralyzed. Which patient problem is most important for the nurse to address?