To help a client diagnosed with endometrial cancer effectively deal with this disease, the nurse would base supportive interventions on the fact that endometrial cancer
a. has a 90% cure rate.
b. is difficult to treat.
c. metastasizes quickly.
d. spreads slowly.
D
The cell type in endometrial cancer is usually adenocarcinoma, a tumor that involves the glands. This relatively slow-growing tumor metastasizes late in its course and tends to spread slowly to other organs. If caught early, the cure rate approaches 96%.
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One of the greatest risks to the mother during administration of general anesthesia is
a. Respiratory depression b. Uterine relaxation c. Inadequate muscle relaxation d. Aspiration of stomach contents
Which activity plan would best conserve a client's energy without compromising the client's physical or mental health?
A. Reducing hygiene activities and restricting visitors B. Ensuring that the client toilets before and after any other planned activity C. Scheduling energy-intensive activities at the time of day when the client has higher energy levels D. Scheduling as many activities as possible within a small block of time to allow the client a longer, uninterrupted rest period
Blood leaves the left ventricle through the _____ valve to the aorta and its branches and is distributed throughout the body
a. mitral b. aortic c. pulmonic d. tricuspid
Among the rights most frequently included in Patient Bills of Rights are: (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
A) The right to give or refuse consent for medications and treatments B) The right to choose the nurses who will provide their care C) The right to be held for treatment for as long as the health-care staff feel is necessary D) The right to treatment in the least restrictive setting E) The right to keep personal health-care items and equipment used during treatment or hospitalization F) The right to have visitors