The nurse instructs a patient who has been smoking for 5 years about the warning signs of cancer. The nurse tells him that one of cancer's seven warning signals include:
a. nagging cough or hoarseness.
b. a sore that does not heal rapidly.
c. gallbladder disease.
d. hematopoietic changes.
ANS: A
Cancer's seven warning signals include nagging cough or hoarseness.
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A) Block the incision with sterilized gauze. B) Block the incision with a temporary cast. C) Keep the wound drainage system below the level of the incision. D) Keep the wound drainage system above the level of the incision.
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A. break down particles or worn-out cellular components. B. convert food materials into energy. C. produce digestive enzymes and antibody proteins. D. aid in cell division.