A 43-year-old woman with a strong family history of breast cancer considers tamoxifen for cancer prevention. Which assessment finding is a possible contraindication?
1. A history of deep vein thrombosis
2. Prior hysterectomy
3. A history of osteoporosis
4. Hyperlipidemia
Correct Answer: 1
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Which statement is not true about cognitive impairments in older adults?
a. Heart attack, applying restraints, and sudden loss can lead to delirium in elders. b. Confusion is a normal and unavoidable consequence of aging for older adults. c. A patient sitting quietly can have a lower cognitive status than an agitated and shouting patient. d. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) should be administered on admis-sion to detect delirium.
Why should the nurse instill eye irrigation from the inner to the outer canthus?
a. To avoid harming the sclera b. To include the conjunctiva in the irrigation c. To keep the pupil constricted d. To protect the nasolacrimal ducts
The core concept of Reed's theory is
A. Vulnerability. B. Well-being. C. Self-transcendence. D. Nursing processes.
In caring for an infant who has had a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt, the nurse will include in the plan of care: (Select all that apply.)
a. Taking daily head measurements b. Taking daily abdominal measurements c. Positioning on the stomach if fontanels are bulging d. Positioning on the opposite side from surgery e. Changing the position every 4 hours