The nurse its reviewing PSA results for a patient who had a prostatectomy for prostate caber several weeks ago. The PSA level is 40 ng/mL. How does the nurse interpret this data?
A. At this stage, PSA level of 40 ng/mL is expected
B. The cancer was completely removed
C. The cancer is mostly likely recurring
D. Prostate irritation and infection are present
Answer: C. The cancer is mostly likely recurring
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Which of the following are true about Alcoholics Anonymous? (Select all that apply)
A. A physician referral is needed. B. Family and friends are encouraged to attend the regular meetings with the alcoholic. C. No last names are used at the meetings. D. The group for family members is Al-Anon. E. Offshoots such as Narcotics Anonymous follow a different philosophy. F. The individual is encouraged to admit he or she is powerless over alcohol.
The nurse is caring for a client in the PACU who is ready for extubation. What should the nurse do before the endotracheal tube is removed?
a. Auscultate for bilateral breath sounds b. Check for Homans' sign c. Assess capillary refill d. Assess for Cullen's sign
Which of the following terms are part of quantitative research?
A) process B) concept C) ethnography D) variable
A nurse psychotherapist recommends that a client participate in cognitive therapy. The client asks, "What's cognitive therapy and how can it help me?" Which is the most appropriate nurse psychotherapist response?
A) "It is a system of techniques in which you use positive thinking to improve your mood." B) "It is a long-term interpersonal approach that emphasizes the role of early childhood experiences." C) "It is a treatment approach specifically designed for depression only." D) "It is a time-limited, collaborative approach that emphasizes the role of thinking in the emergence and perpetuation of emotional disturbances."