A nurse is aware that a tumor determined to be ER positive indicates that the tumor needs _____ for growth
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
estrogen
A tumor that is classified as ER positive requires estrogen to grow.
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_____ is when the focus of care is to relieve the patient's pain and suffering and provide care in a way that allows the person to die with dignity.
a. Hospice b. Palliative care c. Euthanasia d. Passive euthanasia
While recovering at home from a total laryngectomy, a patient notices an increase in left shoulder weakness. With what should the nurse realize this symptom is consistent?
1. normal recovery 2. damage to the spinal accessory nerve 3. side effect of neck radiation therapy 4. medication complication
To meet accreditation standards regarding client care, a health care facility must show evidence of what?
A) Employee satisfaction surveys B) Financial accounts and statements C) Documentation of indigent care D) Client education documentation
A patient is being admitted after sustaining a head injury from an acceleration/deceleration motor vehicle accident. The type of injury that this patient most likely sustained would be:
1. Skull fracture 2. Penetrating 3. Concussion 4. Coup–countercoup