A client is diagnosed with stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma. The nurse realizes that this diagnosis means the disease is:
1. terminal.
2. limited to lymph nodes on the same side of the diaphragm.
3. in the bone marrow.
4. easily treated.
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Stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma means that the disease is located in two or more lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm. This diagnosis does not mean the client is terminal or easily treated. Stage IV of the disease would mean the disease is in the bone marrow.
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1. Culturally competent. 2. Culturally insensitive. 3. Culturally incompetent. 4. Culturally assimilated.
The nurse is advising a patient who is concerned about the need to lose weight. When discussing daily nutritional requirements, the patient reports hating vegetables
Which statement best reflects the current recommendations appropriate for this patient? 1. "Would you consider drinking a vegetable juice in place of whole vegetables?" 2. "If you want to maintain a healthy weight, eating vegetables will help tremendously." 3. "Vegetables are generally low in calories and should be incorporated in the daily diet." 4. "Can you try eating a daily serving of carrots or spinach, either cooked or in a salad?"
Which of the following types of feedings are appropriate for a client on a regular diet to increase both kcal and protein intake between meals?
1. Elemental or semielemental formulas 2. Standard or "polymeric" formulas 3. Modular supplements 4. Any of the above
Which of the following agencies within the Department of Commerce provides health care information?
a. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) c. Census Bureau d. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)