A client had a nodule removed from his face that was diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma. In teaching this client, the nurse should include information on the need for future
a. chemotherapy.
b. frequent examinations.
c. further assessment.
d. radiation therapy.
B
Clients who have had one basal cell carcinoma are at greater risk of developing others. Recurrences of previously treated basal cell carcinomas are also possible but more unusual. The possible recurrence generally is within the first 2 years after removal or therapy.
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a. Postural hypotension b. Recurrent tachycardia c. Knee and hip joint pain d. Increased serum creatinine
The nurse is instructing parent in the proper administration of iron replacement therapy. The nurse instructs the parents that:
a. If they increase the dietary sources of iron, they can skip the replacement therapy b. Liquid preparations should be taken through a straw, unless otherwise instructed by the manufacturer's insert c. Iron should be given with milk to avoid irritation d. If the child can't or won't take the iron orally, injections can be given subcutaneously
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between precocious pseudopuberty and true precocious puberty?
a. In precocious pseudopuberty, the maturational changes are not real and are only in the imagination of the child or parents. b. In precocious pseudopuberty, there is an initial activation of reproductive-related hormones, but it is a false start and soon deactivates. c. In precocious pseudopuberty, there is early pseudo menses not connected with ovulation, whereas in true precocious puberty menses is associated with ovulation. d. In precocious pseudopuberty, there is breast or sexual hair growth but no activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.
The nurse is examining blood lead levels in school-age children 1 year after a community-wide education intervention. Which of the following phases of the nursing process is being implemented?
a. Assessment b. Diagnosis c. Intervention d. Evaluation