A 20-year-old female client calls the nurse to report a lump she found in her breast. Which response is the best for the nurse to provide?
A) Check it again in one month, and if it is still there schedule an appointment.
B) Most lumps are benign, but it is always best to come in for an examination.
C) Try not to worry too much about it, because usually, most lumps are benign.
D) If you are in your menstrual period it is not a good time to check for lumps.
Answer: B) Most lumps are benign, but it is always best to come in for an examination.
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students sit on one side of a rectangular table and the faculty sit on the other side of the table. What factor is missing that, if present, could contribute to the effectiveness of the team? A) Shared vision and goals B) A spirit of cooperation rather than competition C) Clearly defined roles D) A physical environment that balances power more evenly.
Attempting to understand a culture from its own standards is called:
a. ethnocentrism. b. cultural relativism. c. prejudice. d. racism.
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a. Provide a tax incentive to factories that do not pollute. b. Make laws related to allowed levels of pollution in the area. c. Choose a less-polluting car. d. Move to an area with less pollution.
The nurse is planning care for a client who receives peritoneal dialysis. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse determine is priority?
A. Knowledge deficit B. Risk for infection C. Impaired skin integrity D. Fluid volume excess