A patient with a history of smoking is diagnosed with cancer. Which stage of the cellular mutation theory of cancer was impacted by smoking?
A. Progression
B. Promotion
C. Initiation
D. Replication
Answer: B
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The patient has edema resulting from heart failure (HF) in both ankles. The nurse interprets this to mean the hydrostatic pressure is higher than what opposing pressure?
A) Pulse pressure B) Edema pressure C) Fluid pressure D) Oncotic pressure
The graduate nurse takes a new job and meets many nurses who are very knowledgeable and experienced. After one week at the new job, the graduate nurse realizes how much he or she learned. What does this demonstrate?
1. Serendipity 2. Creativity 3. Critical thinking 4. Thorough thinking
The nurse is conducting preoperative teaching for a 78-year-old client who will be having outpatient cataract surgery. Which statement by the nurse indicates the best approach to safely teaching this client?
A. "Be at the eye surgery center at 6 AM, wear loose-fitting clothes, and make sure that you bring someone with you who can take you home." B. "Please do not eat or drink anything after 10 PM the night before surgery." C. "Please read this information about cataract surgery and I'll be back in a few minutes to answer any questions you may have." D. "I see that your spouse had a cataract removed with us last year. Everything will be about the same for your surgery."
A nurse is assessing the status of a client with diabetes mellitus. The nurse concludes that the client is exhibiting adequate diabetic control if the serum level of glycosylated hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) is less than which value?
A. 7% B. 9% C. 10% D. 15%