The nurse is formulating a teaching plan according to evidence-based breast cancer screening guidelines for a 50-year-old woman with low risk factors. Which diagnostic methods should be included in the plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Annual mammogram
b. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
c. Breast ultrasound
d. Breast self-awareness
e. Clinical breast examination
ANS: A, D, E
Guidelines recommend a screening annual mammogram for women ages 40 years and older, breast self-awareness, and a clinical breast examination. An MRI is recommended if there are known high risk factors. A breast ultrasound is used if there are problems discovered with the initial screening or dense breast tissue.
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A) her age B) protein in the urine C) her gestation D) blood pressure reading
What is the priority nursing action while caring for a client on a ventilator when an electrical fire occurs in the intensive care unit?
A. tell another staff member to bring extinguishing equipment to the bedside B. implement an emergency protocol to remove the client from the ventilator C. use a bag-valve-mask resuscitator while removing the client from the area D. close the doors to the client's area when attempting to extinguish the fire
What is the rationale behind using an infusion pump for the insulin drip?
What will be an ideal response?
Round medications to the ________ place.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).