A patient has a large colon carcinoma with a hypochromic (iron-deficiency) anemia. The anemia is probably due to which of the following?
A. Chronic blood loss from the ulcerated surface of the tumor
B. Impaired absorption of nutrients caused by the tumor
C. Poor appetite
D. Metastases to the liver
A
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A family is concerned about the possibility of addiction as a result of the frequent doses of Roxanol. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "At this stage, addiction is the least of our worries." b. "This is a low-dose drug, and it controls pain without the problems of addiction." c. "Addiction is rare, but we have drugs that can counteract the effect of this narcotic." d. "You may want to share your concerns with the physician. He can order another drug that is not addictive."
The nurse is providing instruction to a community class who experience occasional depression regarding why humans feel better when the sun is shining. Which gland and hormone would the nurse stress is responsible?
A) Thyroid gland and thyroxin B) Pineal gland and melatonin C) Pancreas and insulin D) Pituitary gland and oxytocin
The advanced nurse practitioner is routinely addressed as "doctor" by clinic patients. What is the best way for the nurse to handle this mistake?
1. Accept the mistake with good humor and ignore it. 2. Only allow this practice if the ANP has an earned doctorate. 3. Ask the patients to address the ANP by first name. 4. Be certain patients are aware that the nurse is not a physician.
Including personal attributes that illustrate your abilities as an effective team player, continuous learner, and consistent performer in your résumé show potential employers that you may be a good fit for their organization
Which is not necessarily a correct attribute? a. attention to detail b. seeking out learning opportunities c. reliability in attendance and punctuality d. resistance in conflict