The impact of cancer on emotions is profound, long lasting, and usually begins at:
a. diagnosis
b. treatment
c. failure of treatment
d. terminal illness
A
The impact of cancer on a client's emotions begins as early as when the initial diagnosis is made. Many clients describe the day of their diagnosis of cancer as being a life-changing event and marking a turning point in their lives.
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The nurse is discussing risk factors associated with cancer with a male client in the clinic. The client asks which cancers have the highest incidence in men
In order of occurrence, the nurse would explain that the client has the greatest risk for which of the following cancers based on gender? 1. Lung, prostate, colorectal cancers 2. Prostate, lung, colorectal cancers 3. Colorectal, lung, prostate cancers 4. Prostate, colorectal, lung cancers
The nurse is planning a community educational presentation for people living below poverty level. The nurse knows that the highest population in this socioeconomic category is:
A. Adults in communal living situations. B. Young married couples under the age of 20 C. Single women with children. D. Single adults.
Select the correct order in which a nurse follows the listed steps to replace a transdermal patch for a patient
1. Select a location for the new patch, cleanse the new location with an alcohol swab, apply the new patch, and remove the old patch. 2. Cleanse the location where the new patch is to be placed; remove the old patch; write the date, time, and nurse's initials on the new patch; and apply the new patch. 3. Remove the old patch; cleanse the old patch's location with an alcohol swab; write the date, time, and nurse's initials on the new patch; and apply the new patch. 4. Remove the old patch, select a location for the new patch, cleanse the location of the new patch with an alcohol swab, and apply the new patch.