The client who has discovered a lump in one breast is very upset when calling to schedule a mammogram. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "It is a good thing you called. All lumps are considered cancerous until proven otherwise."
B. "Unless you have a relative with breast cancer, this lump is most likely benign."
C. "Diagnosing cancer at this early stage is most likely to result in a cure."
D. "Many women have breast lumps, and 90% of the lumps are benign."
D
The finding of a breast lump or mass is a frightening experience. Clients should be reassured, until they can be seen or testing is done, that 90% of all breast lumps or masses are benign.
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A patient presents to the emergency department with a laceration of the right forearm caused by a fall. After determining that the patient is stable, what is the next best step for the nurse to take?
a. Inspect the wound for foreign bodies. b. Inspect the wound for bleeding. c. Determine the size of the wound. d. Determine the need for a tetanus antitoxin injection.
The client has received contrast medium. Which teaching will the nurse provide to avoid any neurologic health problems after the procedure?
A. "Practice memory drills this afternoon." B. "Drink at least 1000 to 1500 mL of water today." C. "Avoid sunlight." D. "Rest in bed for 24 hours."
Yeast is a form of fungus.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When preparing to examine a client's thoracic cage, the nurse would locate which landmark as most helpful in determining where to start?
A) Sternum B) Suprasternal notch C) Sternal angle D) Sternal border