Hormones may be prescribed for a patient with cancer of the:
1. bone.
2. prostate.
3. brain.
4. liver.
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Some tumors, such as cancer of the prostate, may depend on male or female hormones, the chemicals produced by the sex glands.
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Which is a sign or symptom of dysphagia?
a. Increased appetite b. Eats quickly c. Hoarseness d. Constipation
Which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform before instilling latanoprost (Xalatan) into a patient's eyes?
a. Measure the patient's temperature. b. Measure the patient's intraocular pressure. c. Check the cornea for abrasions or open areas. d. Assess heart rate and rhythm for 1 full minute.
In order to decrease the occurrence of zipper injuries in boys, the nurse should provide education on all of the following except:
1. Carefully zipping pants once underwear is pulled up. 2. Wear sweat pants if zipper injuries are a common occurrence. 3. Do not force the zipper up. 4. Ask for help with a zipper if it is difficult.
Doctors warn that smoking during pregnancy contributes to which of the following?
a. Miscarriage b. Sudden infant death syndrome c. Low birth weight d. All of these are possible outcomes.