A patient has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and is dealing with this diagnosis by seeking detailed information about cancer. The nurse would explain to the patient that cancer is essentially a result of the disruption of the
A) cell cycle.
B) cell wall.
C) lymphatic system.
D) immune system.
A
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Malignant cells have lost the normal genetic regulation that controls cell growth, invading normal tissues and taking blood and nutrients away from these tissues. In essence, the cell cycle has been pathologically disrupted.
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The nurse is teaching the parents of an overweight 18-month-old girl about diet. Which intervention will be most effective for promoting proportionate growth?
A) Remove high-calorie, low-nutrient foods from the diet. B) Ensure 30 minutes of unstructured activity per day. C) Avoid sharing your snacks and candy with the child. D) Reduce the amount of high-fat food the child eats.
The type 1 diabetic patient has an insulin order for NPH insulin, 35 U, to be given at 7 AM. The patient is also NPO for laboratory work that will not be drawn until 10 AM. The nurse should:
1. give the insulin as ordered. 2. give the insulin with a small snack. 3. inform the charge nurse. 4. hold the insulin until after the blood draw.
According to Peplau, treatment of client symptoms should involve which nursing action?
A. Establishing a therapeutic nurse–client relationship B. Using the technique of desensitization C. Challenging clients' negative thoughts D. Uncovering clients' past experiences
Which nursing diagnosis is written at the community-level?
a. Risk of hypertension related to poor diet and sedentary lifestyle b. Risk of obesity among school-age children related to lack of opportunities to engage in physical activity c. Risk of ineffective health maintenance among individuals who do not have access to a primary care provider d. Ineffective coping related to multiple stressors as evidenced by client crying and stating she has no support system