A male client who has never smoked but has had COPD for the past 5 years is now being assessed for cancer of the lung. The nurse knows that he is most likely to develop which type of lung cancer?
A) Adenocarcinoma.
B) Oat-cell carcinoma.
C) Malignant melanoma.
D) Squamous-cell carcinoma.
Answer: A) Adenocarcinoma.
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A surgical patient has highly elevated AST and ALT levels. Standard orders specify that she is to receive morphine sulfate 10 mg postoperatively. What action should the nurse take prior to administering the medication?
A) Draw up half of the medication for administration. B) Notify the physician for a reduced dosage. C) Assess the patient's respiratory status. D) Assess the patient's pain tolerance.
A client who is a construction supervisor has a history of becoming violent when the client's workers do not complete their work within the established deadline
Police have been called to the worksite multiple times for behaviors including loud shouting and destruction of property. The most appropriate expected outcome related to resolving this problem would be for the client to: 1. Identify personal needs. 2. Refrain from impulsive behavior. 3. Refrain from self-injury and from injuring others. 4. Identify alternative methods for expressing anger.
The nurse is assessing a patient with renal failure and notes fatigue, muscle cramps, confusion, and headache. The nurse will monitor the patient's _____ level
a. potassium b. sodium c. calcium d. chloride
The nurse is contributing to an education program for older adults who are preparing for joint replacement surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to enhance older patient learning? (Select all that apply.)
a. Conduct session in a room with bright, fluorescent lighting. b. Utilize medical terminology to promote understanding. c. Provide handouts with black print on white nonglare paper. d. Convey positive attitude and self-care promotion for older adults. e. Avoid repetition in presentation.