The wife of a patient on hospice at home is diagnosed with "caregiver burden." Which of the following best describes this syndrome?
A) prolonged stress from caring for a family member at home
B) inability to provide competent care for a family member
C) insufficient funds to pay for medical care of a family member
D) effect of the illness causing stress in siblings
A
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A condition that increases risk of breast cancer in a male is:
A. Pseudogynecomastia B. BRCA1 and 2 C. Klinefelter's syndrome D. B and C
When the client inquires about eligibility for home health care, the nurse states that the criteria for skilled home health care are (select all that apply):
1. income less than $20,000 annually. 2. need for physical therapy or speech therapy. 3. nonavailability of transportation. 4. need for IV medication administration. 5. need for wound dressing changes.
A pregnant patient overhears the examiner referring to a positive Hegar sign and asks what this means. Which response by the nurse best explains this sign?
1. Hegar sign refers to the softening of the lower uterine segment during pregnancy. 2. Hegar sign refers to the skin changes noted in early pregnancy. 3. Hegar sign refers to the softening of the cervix during the early stages of pregnancy. 4. Hegar sign refers to the changes in color of the vaginal mucosa during pregnancy.
Ongoing monitoring is essential after treating for gonorrhea. The patient should be rescreened for gonorrhea and chlamydia in:
1. 4 weeks 2. 3 to 6 weeks 3. 3 to 6 months 4. 1 year