The nurse explains that metastasis from the original site to a new site is accomplished by malignant cells via: (Select all that apply.)
a. traveling through tissues.
b. "transplantation" via surgical instruments during surgery.
c. entering a body cavity and attaching to an organ.
d. traveling through the lymphatic system.
e. "relocation" from contaminated gloves during surgery.
B, C, D, E
Traveling through blood rather than tissues is a common mechanism for metastasis.
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What group actions are likely to occur? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The remaining group members may begin to use manipulation to get the tasks done. 2. The other group members may attack the noncompliant member. 3. Other group members will quietly complete the noncompliant member's work. 4. The remainder of the group will ignore the noncompliant member. 5. The group members will extend patience and understanding to the noncompliant member.
The nurse can cease CPR when there is:
1. spontaneous breathing and absence of dyspnea. 2. spontaneous breathing and absence of cyanosis. 3. heartbeat and spontaneous breathing. 4. heartbeat and return of consciousness.
The nurse is providing education to a client who will begin birth control pills. Which statements are correct regarding how birth control pills work? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. They decrease blood flow to the ovaries. 2. They do not allow the egg to mature. 3. They prevent ovulation. 4. They make the lining of the uterus less favorable to receiving an embryo. 5. They cause permanent sterilization.
________________________is designed to serve the metabolic needs during intrauterine life and also to permit safe transition to life outside the womb
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