A patient is a 32-year-old woman whose mother recently died from malignant melanoma. She asks the nurse about what she can do to prevent the development of malignant melanoma in herself and her children
The best response by the nurse includes which information regarding risk factors for melanoma? a. Avoid exposure to the sun and use protective measures when exposure occurs.
b. Have all nevi removed.
c. Watch for changes in moles, especially on the back.
d. There is nothing that prevents malignant melanoma, but it is curable if detected early.
A
Encourage the patient to protect skin from the sun by wearing protective clothing including a hat with 4-inch brim, applying sunscreen all over the body, and avoiding the midday sun from 10 am to 4 pm.
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A) Articles on the care of the elderly published in the American Journal of Nursing B) Passage of the Federal Old Age Insurance Law and Medicare Act C) Publication of the first specialty nursing textbook dedicated to gerontology D) Establishment of the specialty group of the American Nurses Association
A patient with cancer has made the decision that he will no longer have chemotherapy. This patient is practicing the ethical principle of:
a. autonomy c. veracity b. nonmaleficence d. fidelity
Which of the following is the primary reason for monitoring food and fluid intake and toilet patterns of a client with mental disabilities?
A) Regular checkup B) To identify problems C) To determine common symptoms D) Physician's record
A patient scheduled for Mohs surgery for basal cell skin cancer asks how long the procedure will take. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. "The procedure occurs in steps, and time needed depends on your lesion." 2. "The time depends on how deep the lesion is." 3. "It is difficult to predict how long the procedure will take." 4. "This is a long, complicated procedure and may take all day." 5. "The procedure should be completed in an hour or less."