Which of the following statements regarding a dermoid cyst (benign cystic teratoma) of the ovary is INCORRECT?
A. A benign tumor composed of several different types of tissue
B. May contain hair and oil derived from glands in the squamous epithelial lining of the cyst
C. Derived from an unfertilized ovum within the ovary that begins to grow, and the proliferating cells differentiate into a tumor composed of many different types of mature tissues
D. Sometimes metastasizes to lungs and brain
D
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What herb would the nurse warn the patient to avoid taking with digoxin? A) Black cohosh B) Ginseng C) Saw palmetto D) Valerian
An elderly woman with right-sided weakness has tears in her eyes and sadly states, "I used to brush my hair 100 strokes a day and now I have to rely on others to do it." Which response from the nurse would be the MOST empathetic?
a. "It must be hard not to be able to do things for yourself." b. "Let me brush your hair and then I'll help you with breakfast." c. "With physical therapy, you will be able to brush your hair again someday." d. "That's true, but there are lots of other things you are capable of doing for yourself."
A 40-year-old Asian woman lowers her eyes as the nurse is talking with her. The nurse realizes that this is a nonverbal component of communication that is termed:
a. active listening. b. kinesics. c. proxemics. d. visual aphasia.
When developing a plan of care for a client identified with substance abuse issues, the nurse selects appropriate nursing diagnoses resulting from what?
A) Problems affecting the client's dependence on codependent family behaviors B) Problems affecting the client's ability to function in ADLs C) Problems affecting the client's knowledge of the current problem D) Problems affecting the client's desire to discontinue the use of the substance