While palpating a patient's breast, a small lump is revealed. Which characteristic of a lump might suggest malignancy?
1) Tenderness
2) Softness
3) Irregularity
4) Movability
ANS: 3
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a. need to be individualized for each patient. b. are implemented without adjustment. c. remove the need for nurse involvement. d. do not require the use of nursing diagnoses.
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1. administer the infusion rapidly. 2. use an in-line filter. 3. use separate lines for fat emulsion and dextrose–amino acid solutions. 4. infuse them slowly for the first 15-30 minutes.
The body is built of living cells, and it can manufacture many substances that it needs. However, there are some materials that the body must take in. ________ is the most important of these substances.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).