At the completion of a genetic assessment, the nurse learns that a patient has three family members diagnosed with rectal cancer before the age of 40 years. What should the nurse discuss with the patient?
A. Reasons why having children would not be recommended for this patient
B. Importance of having screening for colorectal cancer at an earlier age
C. Ways to maximize time spent in exercise
D. Importance of ingesting a diet high in protein and carbohydrates
Answer: B
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A female client is diagnosed with carcinoma in situ of the endometrium. The nurse interprets this as which of the following?
A) Cancer is confined to the body of the uterus. B) The malignancy is localized. C) Cancer extends outside the uterus. D) The malignancy involves the uterine body and cervix.
When assessing whispered pectoriloquy, the nurse would instruct a patient to do which of the following?
A) Softly repeat the words "one-two-three" B) Say "ninety-nine" C) Cough each time the stethoscope is moved D) Say the letter "e"
The nurse is counseling a rape victim on her choices in pursuing legal action. The nurse will explain which of the following to the client? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Prosecution procedures are described as a second rape. 2. The prosecution will victimize her in court during testimony. 3. Publicity can intensify her feelings of humiliation. 4. Prosecution of the assailant is a community responsibility. 5. The client's sexual history will be publicized.
During an Intensive Care Unit hospitalization, a client undergoes an emergency surgery to repair an aneurysm
The nurses caring for the client postoperatively repeatedly report changes in vital signs, indicating deterioration, but the care provider does not evaluate the client for 3 hours. The client's brain herniates, and the client dies. The family files a lawsuit against the nurses, the care provider, and the hospital. Given that the physician and the nurses are employees of the hospital, who is at risk of being found guilty of negligence? Select all that apply. 1. The care provider on call at the time the nurses reported vital sign changes 2. The hospital, because of the employee/employer relationship 3. The nurses assigned to the client during the hospitalization 4. The administrators employed by the hospital 5. Only the nurse on duty at the time the client herniated