A physician tells a patient that she has cancer and that she should have surgery as soon as possible. The patient is not certain she wants to pursue this treatment approach, but responds by saying,
"I'll do whatever you think I should do." Which communication style is this patient using?
1) Assertive
2) Aggressive
3) Passive aggressive
4) Passive
ANS: 4
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a. Phimosis b. A hydrocele c. Smegma d. A hematocele
The nurse is discussing celecoxib (Celebrex) with a patient who will use the drug to treat dysmenorrhea. What information will the nurse include in teaching?
a. "Do not take the medication during the first 2 days of your period." b. "The initial dose will be twice the amount of subsequent doses." c. "Take this medication with food to minimize gastrointestinal upset." d. "Take the drug on a regular basis to prevent dysmenorrhea."
Which of the following terms describes a spreading of malignant cells from one site to other parts of the body?
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