A nurse explains that the seven warning signs of cancer written by the American Cancer Society (ACS) can be recalled by the acronym CAUTION. What should the nurse change to point out that the A in the acronym represents?
a. A sore that will not heal
b. Alopecia
c. Abscess
d. Anorexia
A
The acronym is a change in bowel or bladder habits, a sore that will not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, a thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, indigestion or difficulty swallowing, and a nagging cough or hoarseness.
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A) Ask if he would like you to sit with him while he collects his thoughts. B) Tell him that you will leave for now but will be back shortly. C) Offer to call pastoral care or a member of his chosen clergy. D) Reassure him that you can understand how he is feeling.
How can the "grapevine" best be controlled?
a. Providing factual information in anticipa-tion of employees' questions b. Using an authoritarian communication style c. Putting everything in writing d. Having a strong union to represent em-ployees
Which of the following theories views people as unique, self-determined, worthy of respect, and guided by a variety of basic human needs?
a. Humanistic b. Activity c. Disengagement d. Continuity
When teaching a class about the barriers to implementing personal health records, which of the following would an instructor include?
A) Fear of collaboration B) Questionable management of disease C) Lack of personalization of care D) Manner of useful data presentation