A 56-year-old presented to her nurse practitioner because she had been experiencing unprecedented constipation and the passage of pencil-like stools despite her high fluid and fiber intake
The nurse recognized the need to assess the patient for colorectal cancer and ordered diagnostic evaluations. What component of the patient's blood work would be most indicative of the presence of cancer?
A) C-reactive protein (CRP)
B) Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)
C) Ceruloplasmin
D) Coproporphyrin
B
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The client is requesting suggestions to help increase her folate intake. Which of the following are good sources for folate/folic acid? Select all that apply
A) Spinach D) Salmon B) Breakfast cereals E) Lean beef C) Lentils
The client's pulse oximetry reading is 97% on room air 30 minutes after removal of a nasal cannula. This is an example of what type of outcome?
A) Affective outcome B) Psychomotor outcome C) Physiologic outcome D) Cognitive outcome
An obsession is:
a. The uncontrolled performance of an act b. A false belief c. A mental illness d. A recurrent, unwanted thought, idea, or image
Illness decreases a patient's need for insulin.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)