Extensive diagnostic testing has resulted in a patient's diagnosis of a benign brain tumor. When providing care for this patient, the nurse should be cognizant of which of the following characteristics of benign brain tumors?
A) Benign brain tumors constitute a risk factor for possible metastasis.
B) Benign brain tumors can slowly grow into an area of vital brain function.
C) Benign brain tumors have no physiological effect but should be closely monitored.
D) Benign brain tumors typically become malignant within 1 to 2 years.
B
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The nurse researcher is writing the review of literature portion of the research report. What should this nurse include in this section?
1. Direct quotes from multiple sources. 2. Studies that support and oppose the researcher's position. 3. Primary and secondary sources. 4. Literature that is no more than five years old.
The nurse is reading the history and physical records of a patient who has alopecia. What should the nurse recognize as possible causes for this disorder?
Select all that apply. 1. thyroid disorder 2. systemic lupus erythematosus 3. three months of chemotherapy for cancer 4. androgenic causes 5. an overactive pituitary
The nurse is preparing to enter a room for the patient on contact precautions. In which order should she put on her personal protection equipment?
a. Gloves, gown, cap, eyewear b. Gown, cap, eyewear, gloves c. Cap, eyewear, gown, gloves d. Eyewear, cap, gloves, gown
Written literature reviews are undertaken for many different purposes. In a quantitative research report, what section of the report would a review of prior research on the problem under study be located?
A) Introduction B) Methods C) Results D) Discussion