A 19-year-old client is admitted to the oncology unit with a new-onset bone lesion. A nurse understands that the client likely has which of the following?
A) Carcinoma
B) Sarcoma
C) Lymphoma
D) Adenoma
B) Sarcoma
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Melanocytes give rise to the pigment melanin which is responsible for skin color. The melanocytes can be found in
a. Dermis b. Superficial fascia c. Epidermis d. Loose connective tissue
Caring is the foundation behind the profession of nursing. The nurse realizes that caring involves:
a. doing everything for someone else. b. sacrificing self-needs for the needs of others. c. refusing to accept negative feelings. d. creative problem solving and teaching.
When writing expected outcomes, the nurse should not relate them directly to the nursing diagnoses and make them broad
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse admitted a patient with clear lungs and 2 days later determines that the patient has fluid in the left lung. Which should the nurse implement next?
a. Place the patient in high-Fowler's position. b. Obtain a stat portable chest x-ray film. c. Notify the healthcare provider imme-diately. d. Complete a full respiratory assessment.