The nurse is scheduling an ultrasound for a 45-year-old woman with a suspected uterine tumor. The nurse includes in the patient's teaching that the most common benign uterine tumor seen in women in their 40s is a:
1. Fibroid tumor.
2. Fibroadenoma.
3. Fibrocystic tumor.
4. Lymphoma.
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Rationale 1: Fibroid tumors frequently occur in perimenopausal women.
Rationale 2: Fibroadenoma is a benign tumor of the breast.
Rationale 3: Fibrocystic tumor is a benign tumor of the breast.
Rationale 4: Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system.
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A client requests a small inflated doughnut-style device to sit on to relieve pressure. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "I will need to get an order from the physician." B) "Using the doughnut can cause skin breakdown." C) "You will need to wait until discharge and use this at home." D) "I will obtain the device for you."
An HIV-positive client verbalizes concerns about the high cost of antiretroviral medications. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "The medications are actually less expen-sive than they used to be." b. "These medications are the best course of treatment for you." c. "You should be glad the medications will help prolong your life." d. "Let's talk to the social worker about get-ting financial assistance for you."
The nurse working in the well-baby clinic prepares to administer immunizations to a four-month-old infant including:
a. DTaP #2, Hib #2, Varicella, PCV #2. b. Hep B #2, DTaP #2, IVP #1, PCV #1. c. Hep B #2, DTaP #1, IPV #2, MMR. d. DTaP #2, Hib #2, IPV #2, PCV #2.