A client has been diagnosed with a primary bone tumor. What information in the client's history would lead the nurse to believe that this tumor is a chondrosarcoma?
A. Dull pain and swelling of the affected area for a long period
B. Pain and swelling of the affected area for a short period
C. Local pain accompanied by muscle atrophy
D. Local tenderness with a palpable mass
A
A chondrosarcoma is characterized by dull pain and swelling of the affected area for a long pe-riod.
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The healthcare provider suggests that a patient with scoliosis participate in conservative treatment. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this treatment approach?
Select all that apply. 1. Reduce body weight. 2. Use braces for support. 3. Perform active and passive exercises. 4. Consume 2 to 3 liters of fluid each day. 5. Schedule routine injections with corticosteroids.
The nurse is conducting a health history for a patient who is exhibiting symptoms of anxiety. Which medication notes during the history could be the cause for this symptom?
1) Ibuprofen 2) Pseudoephedrine 3) St. John's wort 4) Kava kava
A nurse is teaching an in-service for new nurses on the importance of cultural sensitivity when caring for patients. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Ethnic diversity of health-care staff plays little role in the reduction of health-care inequalities. B. Translators should always be used when a patient does not speak English as a primary language. C. Nurses and other health-care workers may often display discriminatory behavior without realizing it. D. Nurses must always work as patient advocates to make sure that the patient is receiving culturally sensitive care.
The nurse is reviewing some medication administration orders for her clients. Which drug administration abbreviations are matched correctly with their definitions? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. hs- hour of sleep/bedtime 2. ac- after meals; after eating 3. prn- when needed/necessary 4. qid- three times per day 5. pc- before meals