What information should the nurse give a client regarding minimizing the risk of developing cancer?
A) Practice safe sex
B) Avoid overexposure to the sun
C) Increase activity levels
D) Eat foods high in calcium
B
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A 32-year-old female patient is being treated with a cytotoxic antineoplastic agent. Which of the following is the most important instruction related to the potential for teratogenicity?
A) The medication will be completely eliminated 24 hours after the administration. B) The patient should protect herself from infections and take Bactrim. C) The patient should not become pregnant for several months. D) The patient will not get pregnant due to the elimination of ova.
The nurse is differentiating between anorexia and bulimia. Which of the following clinical manifestations would correlate with anorexia?
A) Frequent weight fluctuations B) Amenorrhea C) Swelling of the parotid glands D) Irregular menses
The nurse is planning essential activities for a critically ill patient. In order to provide the least impact on oxygen consumption, the nurse would be certain the patient rests before and after which activity?
1. Abdominal wound dressing change 2. Bed bath 3. Daily weight using bed sling scale 4. Turning and repositioning
A patient is being manually weaned from mechanical ventilation. What nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Suction the patient once the ventilator is removed. 2. Have intubation equipment at the bedside. 3. Project a calm and confident manner. 4. Change the ventilator settings so the patient can breathe spontaneously between set breaths.