This is a nuclear medicine scan in which gallium, a rare metal, is injected IV into the client. A tracer follows WBCs to the site of an infection or inflammation. What condition will this test detect?
a. TB c. systemic lupus ery-thematosus
b. rheumatoid arthritis d. lymphoma
D
A gallium scan detects the presence of lymphoma.
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The client reports to the nurse that he is feeling suddenly short of breath. The nurse displays critical thinking with which of the following responses?
1. "I'll apply some oxygen to help you breathe better, and notify your doctor." 2. "When did this feeling start? Are you having any other symptoms?" 3. "I'll elevate the head of the bed and apply oxygen." 4. "I will notify the doctor immediately."
At what point should the nurse determine that a client is at risk for developing a mental illness?
1. When thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are not reflective of the DSM-5 criteria. 2. When maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily functioning. 3. When a client communicates significant distress. 4. When a client uses defense mechanisms as ego protection.
The following are all purposes of a research hypothesis, except:
A) Proving the validity of a theory B) Communicating researchers' expectations C) Setting the stage for statistical analyses D) Providing direction to the research design
A patient, age 72, is receiving chemotherapy for treatment of malignant lymphoma. Chemotherapeutic agents work by
a. destroying only cancer cells. b. interfering with the cells' ability to reproduce. c. reducing the production of hydrochloric acid. d. interfering with the movement of cells from one part of the body to another.