Which activity performed by the community health nurse best reflects primary prevention of cancer?
A. Assisting women to obtain free mammograms
B. Teaching a class on cancer prevention
C. Encouraging long-term smokers to get a chest x-ray
D. Encouraging sexually active women to get annual Papanicolaou (Pap) smears
Answer: B. Teaching a class on cancer prevention
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A family whose religion limits the use of some forms of technology is admitting their grandfather to your unit. They express skepticism about the fact that you are recording the admission data on a laptop computer
What would be your best response to their concerns? A) "It's been found that using computers improves our patients' care and reduces their health care costs." B) "We have found that it is easier to keep track of our patients' information this way rather than with pen and paper." C) "You'll find that all the hospitals are doing this now, and that writing information with a pen is rare." D) "The government is telling us we have to do this, even though most people, like yourselves, are opposed to it."
The nurse is discussing the option of home care with the parents of a child with complex health care needs. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
1. "It is more expensive if we care for our child at home, as we will need caregivers.". 2. "Our family might experience more stress caring for our child at home.". 3. "It might become necessary to modify our home to make home care easier.". 4. "If we decide on home care, we will be given training in all medications and treatments.".
A postpartum client calls the nursery to report that her 3-day-old newborn has passed a bright green stool. The nurse's best response is:
1. "Take your newborn to the pediatrician." 2. "There might be a food allergy." 3. "Your newborn has diarrhea." 4. "This is to be expected."
The nurse is preparing to send a child with cancer for a radiation treatment. Which medication should the nurse provide to premedicate the child for this procedure?
A) Analgesic B) Antiemetic C) Antipyretic D) Antineoplastic