Which of the following is a malignant tumor arising from pigment-producing cells of the skin?
A. Nevus
B. Melanoma
C. Adenocarcinoma
D. Lymphosarcoma
B
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A patient's body is covered by fine, downy hair. The patient weighs 70 pounds and is 5 feet 4 inches tall. Which term should be documented?
a. Amenorrhea b. Alopecia c. Lanugo d. Stupor
Parents of a 10-month-old ask how they can foster psychosocial development for their child. An appropriate activity the nurse could recommend is to
a. play a music box. b. place a black and white mobile in the crib. c. play peek-a-boo. d. give the child a rattle.
For the client receiving furosemide, the nurse should monitor for:
a. muscle weakness c. leg cramps b. mental depression d. irregular pulse
The wife of a client who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness asks the nurse about the differences between palliative care and hospice care. Which information would the nurse most likely include in the response?
a. Hospice care differs from palliative care in its foundational philosophy. b. Hospice provides physical and psychological support; palliative care provides social and spiritual support. c. Hospice care is provided for clients who have 6 months or less to live; palliative care is provided at any time during illness. d. Hospice care focuses on quality of life while palliative care focuses on length of life.