Methods of early cancer detection include
a. digital rectal examinations every year after age 60.
b. Hematest of stool for blood every year after age 70.
c. chest radiograph evaluation every year.
d. mammogram baseline at age 35 to 39, then every year after age 50 for women.
D
Early detection and prompt treatment can cure some cancers and slow the progression of others. If not detected and controlled, cancer can result in death.
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1. Start the trial medications as soon as possible. 2. Be certain all laboratory and diagnostic studies necessary for the trial are completed. 3. Advocate for the patient by requiring the child's assent to participate in the study. 4. Be certain to explain all procedures and nursing interventions to the patient as well as to the parents.
Normally, the male urethral orifice is located:
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The nurse understands that teaching a family how to effectively communicate can result in: Select all that apply
A) The family members being able to ignore conflict. B) The family members actively listening to one another. C) No more conflict in the family. D) The family members being less critical of one another. E) Family communication that is more clear and direct.
A nursing student is preparing a paper and wants to open a new document. Which icon would the nurse use?
A) B) C) D)