The transplant clinic nurse is conducting patient education on the importance of follow-up health screening activities important in detecting complications associated with long-term immunosuppressant therapy
Which statement is most important for the nurse to include in the discussion? a. "Application of sunscreen may cause a reaction."
b. "Avoid sun exposure during peak hours of the day."
c. "Melanoma is the most common type of cancer."
d. "Skin examinations should occur every 5 years."
B
The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid sun exposure during peak hours of the day. Application of sunscreen is a priority to reduce the risk of sunburn and subsequent skin cancer. The most common type of skin cancer is squamous cell cancer. Skin examinations should be conducted annually.
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a. "Black cohosh will help with your migraine headaches while you are pregnant." b. "Taking herbals especially black cohosh will decrease your morning sickness." c. "Pregnancy will eliminate your PMS but continue to take it anyway." d. "Pregnancy is a contraindication for taking black cohosh."
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A) "This must be difficult for you. Let's talk with the social worker to see what programs are available for your child." B) "I am sure it must be difficult to know that your child will never be able to go to school like other children." C) "Since all children can attend school regardless of their special need, I suggest you talk with your local school about enrolling your child." D) "It would be very difficult for your child to attend school with all of their disabilities. It's unfortunate, but it is reality."
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1. "I will have the client urinate in the specimen container the next time he or she urinates." 2. "I will provide the client with sterile gloves for collecting the urine specimen." 3. "I will ask the client to cleanse the urethra to avoid contamination of the urine specimen." 4. "I will watch the client obtain the urine specimen to ensure correct obtainment."