When palpating breast tissue, the examiner should use ______________ at each site
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
finger pads, gliding
Finger pads are used for breast palpation because they are more sensitive than the fingertips. The finger pads should glide from one point to the next, avoiding lifting of the finger off the breast tissue.
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A patient who has had a right below the knee amputation continues to complain of unpleasant sensation in the right foot. What can the nurse explain about this "phantom pain"?
a. It only exists in the mind. b. It is a complication following an amputation and can be clarified by the surgeon. c. It is related to the severed nerves that are still sending messages to the brain. d. It occurs when the person becomes focused on the loss of the limb.
The degree to which health services for individuals and populations increases the likelihood of desired health outcomes that are consistent with current professional knowledge is known as the ____
a. Care delivery quotient b. Excellence index c. Quality of health care d. Standard of care
As L.C.'s case manager, identify six things that you would need to assess to determine
whether L.C. could be cared for in his home. What will be an ideal response?