A nurse teaching a seminar on breast cancer lists the signs that would alert a woman to the possibility of a tumor. What should those signs include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dimpling
b. Nipple discharge
c. Thickening of tissue
d. Red bruise
e. Dry rash around nipple
A, B, C, E
Signs of breast cancer that should be investigated are dimpling of the skin of the breast, any dis-charge from the nipple, any thickening of breast tissue, or a dry rash in the areola. Although it should be investigated, bruising is not a classic sign of breast cancer.
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1. acceptance 2. denial 3. remorse 4. anticipatory grieving
99ºf = _________
A. 36ºC B. 3.9ºC C. 37.2ºC D. 3.72ºC
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A) An awareness program that promotes screening sigmoidoscopy B) Teaching older adults about falls prevention in the home C) A program of bone density screening for older adults D) An exercise program for older adults who live in the community
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1. Changes in tobacco use 2. Automobile safety restraints 3. Dietary patterns and blood pressure control 4. Decrease in obesity rates