The nurse is aware that American men and women have which of the following three sites for cancer in common? (Select all that apply.)
a. Lung
b. Brain
c. Colon
d. Liver
e. Rectum
f.
Thyroid
ANS: A, C, E
The three common cancer sites that American men and women share are cancer of the lung, colon, and rectum.
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a. provide a comprehensive framework to enhance the use of research evidence by nurses to facilitate an evidence-based practice. b. help nurses find perfect research studies for clinical application. c. promote implementation of detailed, structured protocols based on single studies in practice. d. validate use of current practices and minimize change in practice.
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is common in many African countries and certain Asian and Middle Eastern countries. A female immigrant from a country where this is often performed comes to the health department for care
The nurse knows that women who have undergone this practice: 1. Should be tested for HIV and infertility 2. May have long-term effects such as impaired urinary and menstrual functioning 3. Cannot have a pelvic exam because of their religious and cultural beliefs 4. Must be reported to the Inter-African Committee on human rights
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a. Patient behaviors associated with the incident b. Genetic factors associated with aggression c. Intervention techniques used by the staff d. Effects of environmental factors e. Theories of aggression
The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient. When getting the patient out of bed for the first time after surgery, which actions should the nurse take to maintain safety? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use two people to assist patient. b. Dangle the patient at the bedside. c. Assist the patient to stand in one motion. d. Have the patient stand with no assistance. e. Instruct the patient to place the nurse light on to get up.