The nurse performing a breast examination is palpating the tail of Spence. Why is it appropriate to palpate this area of the breast during an examination?
A. Peau d'orange may occur in this area of the breast.
B. It can show the difference between fibrocystic disease and fibroadenomas.
C. Breast cancer occurs more frequently in this area.
D. It does not contain any lymph nodes.
Answer: C
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1. Vaccinations can prevent contraction of a nasopharyngitis virus. 2. Antibiotics will eliminate the nasopharyngitis virus. 3. Proper handwashing can prevent the spread of the common cold. 4. Aspirin should be taken for alleviation of fever if the common cold is contracted.
The nurse has held a unit conference on the specific immune response. Which statement by a colleague indicates an understanding of cell-mediated immune response? "Cell-mediated responses are
a. directed from humorally mediated B cells." b. the direct attack of activated T-cell lymphocytes." c. from cells matured in the bone marrow." d. characterized by antigen-specific immunoglobulins."
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A) True B) False
The nurse is taking a history of a newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetic who is beginning treatment. Which subjective information is most important for the nurse to note?
A) A history of obesity. B) An allergy to sulfa drugs. C) Cessation of smoking three years ago. D) Numbness in the soles of the feet.