The nurse is instructing a client in the use of combined oral contraceptives. The nurse knows that additional teaching is required when the client makes which statement about the risks of taking combined oral contraceptives?
1. "They will lower my risk for breast cancer."
2. "They will increase my risk for cervical cancer."
3. "They will lower my risk for ovarian cancer."
4. "They will increase my risk for uterine cancer."
3
Explanation: 3. This is true. There is a reduction in the incidence of ovarian cancer.
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a. tell the physician immediately. b. have the laboratory draw blood for reanalysis. c. recognize that this is an acceptable range at this point postpartum. d. begin antibiotic therapy immediately.
A client has second- and third-degree burns to the legs and feet. The nurse assesses the client has an increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure, and cool and clammy skin. The nurse should recognize this client is in what type of shock?
a. anaphylactic c. hypovolemic b. cardiogenic d. toxic
During the first year of life, neurons become myelinated following a certain sequence ending with which part of the body?
a. extremities c. neck b. head d. trunk
A 50-year-old client is apprehensive about older adulthood. The client wants to know about the various ways that will help him live a healthier and a happier life in older adulthood
The nurse should inform the client about which healthcare goal to help him achieve a healthy and a happy living in older adulthood? A) Retain control over major aspects of life. B) Review past resolutions and decisions. C) Take part in social activities. D) Select optimal function of age.