A woman comes to the clinic reporting a nipple discharge. On examination, the area below the areola is red and slightly swollen, with tortuous tubular swelling. The nurse interprets these findings as suggestive of which of the following?
A) Fibrocystic breast disorder
B) Intraductal papilloma
C) Duct ectasia
D) Fibroadenoma
C
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The nurse knows that a hydrocolloid dressing is appropriate for the following type of wound:
a. A wound with a large amount of drainage b. A wound that is tunneling c. A postsurgical incision with staples d. A wound with a moderate amount of drainage
Genetic testing reveals that a client has a heterozygous mutation in a gene related to cancer development. The client is 60 years old and has not developed cancer. How should the nurse interpret this situation?
1. The client will likely develop cancer if he or she lives long enough. 2. The mutation was not strong enough to increase cancer risk. 3. A second, random mutation has not occurred. 4. The client will likely remain cancer free.
In which situations has legal termination of a contract occurred?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The nurse contracts with another nurse to work out the contract. 2. The hospital refuses to pay the nurse for shifts worked. 3. The facility does not renew a contract that has ended. 4. The nurse repeatedly violates hospital policy and procedure outlined in the contract. 5. The hospital releases a nurse from the contract so that the family can relocate.
A patient comes to the clinic with weakness, emaciation, and hyperpigmentation. Lab tests reveal a potassium level of 6, a sodium level of 129, and a blood glucose of 60; the patient's blood pressure is 94/66
The nurse recognizes these symptoms as ________________ and anticipates that the prescriber will order _______________. a. Addison's disease; hydrocortisone b. Cushing's disease; fludrocortisone (Florinef) c. congenital adrenal hyperplasia; ketoconazole (Nizoral) d. primary hyperaldosteronism; spironolactone (Aldactone)