When teaching the client regarding factors that can influence the cancer survival rate, the nurse determines that the MOST significant factor would be:
a. age of the client at initial diagnosis c. racial and ethnic background
b. client's response to diagnosis d. type of cancer
D
The type of cancer plays the largest role in the cancer survival rate. The remaining choices have minimal significance to the growth rate of cancer cells.
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A school age child has sustained a fractured femur. When assessing the location of the break, the area that could cause the most concern would be the:
1. diaphysis. 2. epiphyseal plate. 3. medullary cavity. 4. metaphysis.
A patient with schizophrenia is seen in the ED in an acutely agitated state resulting from threatening auditory hallucinations
The patient's medical record indicates he has had severe dystonic reactions to parenteral administration of typical antipsychotic medication. The nurse can anticipate that the phy-sician will order: a. Ziprasidone (Geodon) b. Fluphenazine (Prolixin) decanoate c. Clozapine (Clozaril) d. Paroxetine (Paxil)
Which is the average normal body temperature range on the Celsius scale?
A. 35-37ºC B. 39-39ºC C. 36-38ºC D. 34-36ºC