What defect in cellular proliferation is involved in the development of cancer?
a. a rate of cell proliferation that is more rapid than that of normal body cells
b. shorted phases of cell life cycles with occasional skipping of GI or S phases
c. rearrangement of stem cell RNA that causes abnormal cellular protein synthesis
d. indiscriminate and continuous proliferation of cells with loss of contact inhibition
d. indiscriminate and continuous proliferation of cells with loss of contact inhibition
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The nurse has identified the diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Tissue Perfusion Related to Deep Vein Thrombosis in the care of a patient receiving skeletal traction. What nursing intervention best addresses this risk?
A) Encourage independence with ADLs whenever possible. B) Monitor the patient's nutritional status closely. C) Teach the patient to perform ankle and foot exercises within the limitations of traction. D) Administer clopidogrel (Plavix) as ordered.
In caring for a client scheduled to have chest tubes removed, the nurse's most appropriate action would be to
a. assist the client to a prone position. b. empty the collection chambers before removal. c. encourage deep breathing during removal. d. medicate for pain hour before removal.
All patients with hypertension benefit from diuretic therapy, but those who benefit the most are:
1. Those with orthostatic hypertension 2. African Americans 3. Those with stable angina 4. Diabetics
List 10 approaches that may be used to reduce wandering behavior and avoid the need for restraints.
What will be an ideal response?