The Papanicolaou smear is performed primarily to detect what disorder?
a. Cervical cancer c. Uterine cancer
b. Vaginal infections d. Ovarian cancer
A
The PAP smear is the primary screening tool for cervical cancer. A PAP smear does not diagnose vaginal, uterine, or ovarian cancer.
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A) Primary care nursing B) Team nursing C) Functional nursing D) Case management
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What is the nurse's best first action? A. Attempt to arouse the client by calling his or her name and lightly shaking the client's arm. B. Administer oxygen by mask and apply an apnea monitor. C. Document the finding as the only action. D. Notify the physician immediately.
A patient is diagnosed with Paget disease. What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. pain and aching in the spine at night that is aggravated by pressure 2. flushing of the skin over the spine 3. previous pathologic fractures to the vertebra 4. elevated phosphorus levels 5. scoliosis
The nurse performs risk assessments on clients who are pregnant. Which of the following pregnant women would be most at risk for having a baby with Down syndrome?
A) A pregnant woman over 40 years of age B) A pregnant woman who smokes tobacco during pregnancy C) A pregnant woman who drinks alcohol during pregnancy D) A pregnant woman who experiences a threatened abortion