Which are characteristics of malignant tumors?
a. Smooth, well defined; movable when palpated
b. Resembles parent tissue; rarely fatal
c. Rate of growth varies; rarely contained within a capsule
d. Remains localized; slow growth
C
Malignant tumors are rarely contained within a capsule and their rate of growth varies; little resemblance to parent tissue; fatal without treatment; irregular and immobile when palpated.
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What fundamental principle must the nurse first observe when confronted with an ethical decision?
a. Autonomy b. Beneficence c. Respect for people d. Nonmaleficence
To improve placental blood flow immediately after the injection of an epidural anesthetic, the nurse should:
a. Turn the woman to the right side. b. Place a wedge under the woman's right hip. c. Give the woman oxygen. d. Decrease the intravenous infusion rate.
Which statement made by a client would alert the nurse to the possibility of right-sided heart failure?
A. "I sleep with four pillows at night." B. "My shoes fit really tight." C. "I wake up coughing every night." D. "I have trouble catching my breath."
The priority nursing intervention for septic shock is which of the following?
a. Keep the body temperature below 100 degrees Fahrenheit b. Monitor electrolytes c. Monitor respiratory rate d. Provide IV antibiotics