When assessing a 17-year-old with Ewing sarcoma, the nurse understands that the most likely affected bones are:
A) femur, tibia, humerus.
B) pelvis, scapula.
C) bone marrow.
D) shaft of long bones, flat bones.
D) shaft of long bones, flat bones.
Explanation: A) Osteosarcoma occurs in the femur, tibia, and humerus.
B) Chondrosarcoma occurs in the pelvis, scapula, and shaft of long bones.
C) Multiple myeloma affects the bone marrow.
D) Ewing sarcoma affects the shaft of long bones and flat bones.
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a. upward and outward c. down and outward b. down and back d. upward and back
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1. Involving at least two personnel in the actual transfer 2. Lubricating all body parts that are in contact with the bed 3. Dressing the bed with a lift sheet to be use during the transfer 4. Thoroughly explaining the process to the client before the move