A patient is taking oral contraceptives and is experiencing manifestations. Which manifestation should the nurse report to the primary care provider?
A) Abdominal pain
B) Small amount of breakthrough bleeding
C) Light menstrual flow
D) Cramping during menses
Ans: A
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The nurse working in an outpatient surgical center admits a client who is to have a basal cell carcinoma removed from the left temple. While collecting data for the nursing history, the nurse assesses that the client understands of the diagnosis
The client says, "I had a friend die from skin cancer, and I know this is probably fatal, but I'd like to treat it as aggressively as possible to improve my chances of survival." The nurse's best response is: 1. "You are scared, and that is a normal response to this diagnosis, but many people respond to chemotherapy." 2. "Tell me more about your friend's condition." 3. "Basal cell carcinomas are generally slow-growing, and do not often spread. Your friend might have had malignant melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma." 4. "You won't know what your likelihood of survival is until after the doctor removes the cancerous cells and examines them under a microscope."
A client presents to the family practice clinic reporting a week of watery, somewhat bloody diarrhea. The nurse assists the client to obtain a stool sample. What action by the nurse is most important?
a. Ask the client about recent exposure to illness. b. Assess the client's stool for obvious food particles. c. Include the date and time on the specimen container. d. Put on gloves prior to collecting the sample.
Which of the following would be most important to determine when assessing a client being admitted for suspected toxic shock syndrome (TSS)?
A) Existence of menorrhagia B) Psychological trauma C) Use of superabsorbent tampons D) Use of oral contraceptives
Identify the discharge instructions by the nurse that best help prevent potential complications related to the pacemaker for a 65-year-old man who received an implanted ventricular demand pacemaker for treatment of a complete AV block secondary to an
anterior myocardial infarction. a. Avoid all activities that require raising your arms over your head. b. When a microwave oven is in use, stay out of the room. c. You will not be able to fly because the airport metal detectors will disrupt the pacemaker function. d. Inform you dentist that you have the de-vice.