A client has a benign tumor that has originated in adipose tissue. The nurse explains that this type of tumor is classified as a
a. fibroma.
b. lipoma.
c. leiomyoma.
d. carcinoma.
B
A lipoma arises in adipose tissue. A fibroma can arise anywhere but is usually found in the uterus. A leiomyoma arises from smooth muscle. A carcinoma is a cancer of epithelial cell origin.
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The physician orders 100 mL lactated Ringer solution to be infused at 20 gtt/min. The administration set delivers 60 gtt/mL. How long will it take to infuse the IV? _______________
a. 3 hr and 30 min b. 5 hr c. 4 hr d. 1 hr and 45 min
What does a nurse realize is the most important thing in order to become an effective psychiatric nurse?
1. Develop good diagnostic skills. 2. Understand how to use medications effectively. 3. Understand the history of mental health treatment. 4. Learn how to guide a patient through their illness towards recovery.
A student nurse has presented an educational program on health maintenance for older persons with diabetes. Which statement by a participant after the program suggests the need for further education?
A) "If I start to feel nervous, sweaty, or shaky, I will lie down and take a nap." B) "I will keep some hard candy with me at all times." C) "If I get sick and can't eat, I will continue to take my insulin as my physician prescribed." D) "I will start a walking program with my neighbors."
A nurse in the intensive care unit is caring for a patient who is being treated for urosepsis
Over the past several hours, the patient's condition has deteriorated, and the care team believes that the patient is experiencing disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). What assessment should the nurse prioritize in the immediate care of this patient? A) Close observation for signs of internal or external hemorrhage B) Monitoring the patient for signs of fluid overload due to polycythemia C) Assessment of the patient's arterial blood gases (ABGs) D) Assessing the patient's passive range of motion to gauge thrombus formation