The long-term use of estrogen replacement carries an increased risk of cancer of the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
endometrium
The long-term use of estrogen replacement carries an increased risk of cancer of the endometrium (the uterine lining).
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Which of the following are reasons that correct body alignment for the elderly rehabilitation client is so important? Correct body alignment: (Select all that apply.)
A) Facilitates optimal function of major systems. B) Makes the nurse feel more comfortable. C) Promotes comfort for the patient. D) Prevents complications such as contractures and pressure ulcers.
A nurse is reviewing a journal article about class IA antiarrhythmics. The article describes a drug that decreases depolarization and prolongs the refractory period. The nurse is most likely reading an article about which drug?
A) Quinidine B) Lidocaine C) Disopyramide D) Flecainide
You are putting on sterile gloves. You contaminate the inner package. What should you do?
a. Continue. You have not touched the gloves. b. Discard the gloves and get a new package. c. Put on the gloves and then put another pair on over them. d. Do whatever is easiest at the time.