A client's family inquires with a nurse about their loved one's diagnosis of vascular dementia. Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding vascular dementia?
A) It is reversible.
B) It is characterized by plaques and tangles in the brain.
C) It exhibits a gradual, progressive deterioration.
D) It exhibits a fluctuating pattern of deterioration.
D
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A newly diagnosed breast cancer patient asks the nurse to explain what kind of breast cancer she has
She tells the nurse that her tumor is not large, but the physician suspects regional lymph node involvement, and that there are signs of metastastatic disease. From this patient's description the nurse suspects the tumor would be categorized as what? A) Stage I B) Stage IIB C) Stage IIIA D) Stage IV
On assessment, the nurse notes the presence of bloody nasogastric tube drainage from a client who underwent an esophagogastrostomy 2 days ago. What conclusion should the nurse draw from this assessment?
A. The client's nasogastric tube requires irrigation. B. The drainage is as expected for this time period. C. The client's nasogastric tube requires repositioning. D. The client has developed bleeding at the suture line.
When should a nurse consider culturing a wound?
a. When the tissue is clean and dry b. When exudate is not present c. When the patient is afebrile d. When the surrounding area shows inflammation
Endorphins are believed to interrupt pain transmission signals at the spinal cord by inhibiting substance P from C nerve fibers. True or false?
A) True B) False