An estrogen-receptor-negative breast carcinoma is usually treated with the drug tamoxifen
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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What is the best response to the mother of the client about the cause of snoring? A) Enlargement of the adenoids B) Elevation of the soft plate C) Elevation of the uvula D) Swollen Eustachian tubes
The nurse has just received change-of-shift report about the following four patients which patient will the nurse assess first:
a) The patient who has multiple black wounds on the feet and ankles b) The newly admitted patient with a stage IV pressure ulcer on the coccyx c) The patient who needs to be medicated with multiple analgesics before a scheduled dressing change d) The patient who has been receiving immunosuppressants medications and has a temp of 102' F
While undergoing a kidney transplant from a nonfamily member, the patient's transplanted kidney has just had the arterial clamps removed. The OR staff notice that the organ is turning purple with no urine output
When explaining to the family why they had to remove the donor kidney, the nurse will anticipate that the surgeon would likely include which statement? A) Obviously, there has been a mismatch during the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing. B) The circulating B and T lymphocytes are just doing their job. C) Hyperacute rejection occurs because antibodies against HLA antigens are deposited in vessels causing necrosis. D) Previous exposure to the HLA antigens is responsible for the high titers of complement fixing antibodies that cause the rejection.
The nurse is administering intramuscular glucagon to a diabetic client who is hypoglycemic and unable to swallow. Which precaution should the nurse institute for complications or res-ponses to this therapy?
A. Apply pressure to the injection site for 5 minutes. B. Position the client on his or her side. C. Have a padded tongue blade available. D. Elevate the head of the bed.