Which of the following best describes where health care dollars in the United States be focused to improve breast cancer cure rates?
a. Education for women about breast cancer
b. Early detection programs with referral to ongoing access to a care provider
c. Primary prevention programs
d. Tertiary care through long-term follow-up
ANS: B
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A nurse has been asked to present a program on blood pressure for a group of adults at a community center. Which of the following true statements should the nurse incorporate into the presentation? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Females tend to have higher blood pressure readings than males of the same age. 2. Middle-aged African American males tend to have higher blood pressures than American males of European descent. 3. Stress can result in an increase in blood pressure. 4. Blood pressure readings tend to be lowest in the evening. 5. During physical activity, blood pressure decreases.
Which of the following values for a fasting blood sugar (FBS) is a normal range?
1. 55 to 70 mg/dL 2. 70 to 110 mg/dL 3. 110 to 140 mg/dL 4. 140 to 160 mg/dL
A child has osteosarcoma and the healthcare team is assessing for metastases. What diagnostic study would be the priority?
a. Pancreatic enzyme analysis b. Liver biopsy c. Chest x-ray or CT scan d. Brain MRI
An atypical antipsychotic has been prescribed for an elderly patient. The nurse developing the patient's care plan includes:
a. Scheduling weekly WBC counts b. Teaching about a tyramine-free diet c. Requesting that a daily laxative be included d. Teaching fall prevention strategies to both the patient and family