Which of the following statements regarding breast carcinoma is INCORRECT?
A. More common in women than in men
B. Often can be detected by mammography before a palpable tumor can be detected by physical examination
C. Early diagnosis and treatment improves survival
D. Has a high mortality rate and most patients eventually die of widespread metastases
D
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" The nurse asks, "Can you tell me where the pain is exactly and describe what it feels like?" Which attitude for critical thinking is the nurse using? a. Integrity b. Discipline c. Planning d. Nursing diagnosis
A client taking phenelzine (Nardil) is at a dinner party and has several glasses of red wine. The client begins to feel nauseated and develops a terrible headache. The client is taken to the nearest emergency department (ED)
This client might be experiencing a hypertensive crisis. What other symptoms might the nurse in the ED assess if the client is experiencing a hypertensive crisis? Select all that apply. A) Constricted pupils B) Chills C) Chest pain D) Tachycardia E) Stiff neck
A patient who has chronic kidney disease has hemoglobin of 7.2 mg/dL. What treatment does the healthcare professional prepare the patient for?
a. Intrinsic factor b. Vitamin B12 c. Vitamin D d. Erythropoietin
The correct way to record information in the medical record is by
A. using a felt-tip pen. B. using a black-ink pen. C. using a pencil. D. using a gel pen.