Which of the following is the most reliable method for assessing pain?
A) Asking significant others
B) Asking the primary care provider
C) Asking the patient
D) Observing the patient
C
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Which comment made by the client with breast cancer indicates correct understanding regarding cancer causes and prevention?
A. "I will cure my cancer by eating a low-fat diet from now on." B. "If I had breast-fed my children, this would not have happened to me." C. "I hope this doesn't increase my risk for bone cancer or lung cancer." D. "I will have regular mammograms on my other breast to detect cancer early."
The nurse is presenting a class for pregnant women. What would the nurse include related to the head and neck?
A) Get regular examinations including B12 screening B) Get regular examinations including folic acid screening C) Get regular examinations including thyroid screening D) Get regular examinations including amniocentesis screening
The following statements are based on a comparison of taxane and vinblastine. Identify the statement that is not correct.
A. Myelosuppression is dose limiting for both drugs B. Both drugs induce lethal events in cycling cells C. Both drugs are M phase specific D. Both drugs act by inhibition of microtubule polymerization E. Both drugs are excellent substrates for the P-glycoprotein transporter
A teacher has referred a fifth-grade student to the school nurse because the student has been increasingly quiet and withdrawn in recent months and has been spending most of her recess and lunch breaks alone
The nurse's assessment reveals a strong possibility that the girl is being neglected at home. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most clearly indicated by this child's behavior? A) Impaired Social Interaction related to potential maltreatment as evidenced by withdrawal from peers B) Ineffective Role Performance related to potential maltreatment as evidenced by changes in school behavior C) Ineffective Coping related to potential maltreatment as evidenced by withdrawal from peers D) Chronic Low Self-Esteem related to potential maltreatment as evidenced by changes in school behavior