The nurse explains that viruses are responsible for some specific cancers, such as: (Select all that apply.)
a. liver cancer from hepatitis B virus.
b. Burkitt's lymphoma from Epstein-Barr virus.
c. cervical cancer from human papillomavi-rus.
d. lung cancer from measles virus.
e. Kaposi sarcoma from human immunode-ficiency virus.
A, B, C, E
Measles do not cause lung cancer. All other options are examples of cancer caused by a virus.
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What concern does the LPN have with the practice of hiring UAPs in place of LPNs? A) LPNs will be phased out of the healthcare field altogether when more UAPs are hired. B) UAPs are performing some of the duties that practical nurses typically provide and may jeopardize the quality of care. C) UAPs will replace nurses because they deliver a better quality of care. D) State boards of nursing will begin to credential UAPs.
A hospital unit has been using a functional nursing model for delivery of care for several years. The manager has been discussing with the staff the idea of a change to total care because functional nursing has some disadvantages to the clients
What disadvantage is the manager referring to? A) It is expensive because it only uses RNs. B) Some nurses work harder than others to provide care. C) It fragments care and is confusing for the clients. D) Nurses are accountable for the client's care 24 hours per day.
During the assessment process the patient states, "I am having numbness and tingling in my right arm." Which of the following best describes the patient's statement?
a. Subjective data b. Objective data c. Secondary data d. Focused assessment
The nurse is caring for a patient with acute pancreatitis demonstrating signs of hypovolemic shock. Which interventions will be included in this patient's plan of care?
1. Administer high doses of potassium. 2. Monitor pulmonary arterial wedge pressure. 3. Administer several liters of intravenous fluids in the first few hours of treatment. 4. Administer anticholinergic medication. 5. Monitor central venous pressure.