A patients breast tumor originates from embryonal ectoderm. It has moderate dysplasia and moderately differentiated cells. It is a small tumor with minimal lymph node involvement and no metastasis. What is the best description of this tumor?

a. sarcoma, grade II T3, N4, M0
b. leukemia, grade I T1, N2, M1
c. carcinoma, grade II T1, N1, M0
d. lymphoma, grade III T1, N0, M


c. carcinoma, grade II T1, N1, M0

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1. "Alternative medicine is a more acceptable practice than complementary medicine." 2. "Alternative and complementary medicine are terms that essentially mean the same thing." 3. "Complementary medicine disregards traditional medical approaches." 4. "Complementary therapies partner alternative approaches with traditional medical practice."

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The nurse is providing pre-operative teaching to the anxious patient, who doesn't seem to be learning. What need must the nurse help this patient meet before continuing to teach?

1. Self-esteem 2. Love and belonging 3. Safety 4. Self-actualization

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Identify the missing component of this medication order: "Atropine 1 mg IV"

1. Frequency 2. Indication 3. Route 4. Dilution

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The parents of a school-age child ask the nurse what they can teach their child to avoid substance abuse in the child's future. What should the nurse suggest the parents do? (Select all that apply.)

A) Learn the symptoms of drug use B) Discuss this issue with the school district C) Set strong rules about using alcohol and other drugs D) Be a role model by abstaining from substance abuse E) Consistently apply the rules about alcohol and other drugs

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