The nurse explains that because there is no screening method to detect endometrial cancer, the first manifestation is
a. a bowel obstruction.
b. an abdominal mass.
c. postmenopausal bleeding.
d. sudden, intense abdominal pain.
C
Vaginal bleeding in a menopausal woman is frequently the first manifestation that is noted in endometrial cancer.
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To determine a patient's external variables for health beliefs and practices, which area should the nurse assess?
a. Emotional factors b. Intellectual background c. Developmental stage d. Socioeconomic factors
The nurse is caring for a Chinese client who just had abdominal surgery. The client's nonverbal cues indicate pain, but the client denies the need for pain medication. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Seek out a family member to convince the client to take the medication. B) Consult with the healthcare provider about providing pain medication without the client's knowledge. C) Offer the pain medication to the client again, stating that providing comfort is the nurse's most important responsibility. D) Allow the client to suffer in silence.
The quality assurance officer notes that one particular nursing unit has received a higher-than-usual number of negative client responses about aspects of the nursing care during the previous quarter
Based on this data, which benchmarking issue should the quality assurance officer pay particular attention during the review process? A) Structure B) Process C) Outcome D) Competency
Ethical dilemmas may be referred to the ethics committee by which of the following?
A. Medical practitioners only B. Nursing and medical practitioners, lawyers, all health care team members, and families of patients C. Lawyers only D. Hospital administration only