A physician has just informed a client and her husband of the client's colon cancer. What can be an initial feeling about a client's diagnosis?
a. shock c. denial
b. remorse d. anger
C
A diagnosis of cancer in one family member has a far-reaching impact on all the members. Cancer may be openly discussed and approached as a battle for the entire family. A family member may initially be in denial about the diagnosis because to face potentially losing someone so loved is too painful.
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A) Move the limb toward the midline of the body. B) Bend the joint so that the angle of the joint diminishes. C) Turn the limb towards the center of the body. D) Rotate the forearm so that the palm of the hand is down.
The nurse understands that nitazoxanide (Alinia) is:
a. the drug of choice for treating amebiasis. b. the only drug approved to treat giardiasis in children. c. the drug of choice for treating pediculosis and scabies. d. used to trichomoniasis in conjunction with tetracyclines.
A client with severe back pain has been prescribed medication by the healthcare provider. Which of the following classes of drugs can help in relieving this condition?
A) Analgesics B) Diuretics C) Antitussives D) Antiflatulents
A primary care NP is preparing to irrigate and suture a laceration on a patient's thumb. To anesthetize the site, the NP should use:
a. lidocaine hydrochloride. b. lidocaine with epinephrine. c. bupivacaine hydrochloride. d. bupivacaine with epinephrine.