During a bimanual examination, the nurse detects a solid tumor on the ovary that is heavy and fixed, with a poorly defined mass. This finding is suggestive of:
A) an ovarian cyst.
B) endometriosis.
C) ovarian cancer.
D) an ectopic pregnancy.
Answer: C) ovarian cancer.
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The school nurse is preparing a class session for high school students on ways to maintain fluid balance during the summer months. Which interventions should the nurse recommend to decrease the risk of fluid imbalance?
Select all that apply. A) Drink diet soda. B) Drink more fluids during hot weather. C) Drink flat cola or ginger ale if vomiting. D) Reduce the intake of coffee and tea. E) Exercise during the hours of 10 am and 2 pm.
When assisting in a community education program the nurse knows that early cancer of the uterus or cervix causes no symptoms and focuses interventions on:
A) promoting screening and early detection with Papanicolaou (Pap) smear. B) providing sex education programs for high school students. C) distribution of pamphlets describing risk factors for cervical cancer. D) promoting annual physical examinations for all females.
A 17-year-old client whose boy friend was killed in a car accident says that God punished her by taking her boyfriend because they had been living together and were not married. What kind of response by the nurse would be most helpful?
A) "Tell me about your boyfriend." B) "You're right, you should have gotten married." C) "God does not punish people in that manner." D) "What is your religion?"
The nurse is teaching a community education class on prevention of eye injuries and care of someone with an eye injury. What should be included in this presentation?
Select all that apply. 1. Eye protection devices should be worn when participating in high-risk sports or occupations. 2. Use of seat belts and air bags prevents eye injuries in automobile crashes. 3. In case of injury, immediately flush the eye with copious amounts of water if a chemical splash occurs. 4. Loose, visible objects can be removed using a clean, moistened cotton-tipped swab. 5. If an object appears to penetrate the eye, gently remove it using sterile gauze and seek medical attention.