Abigail wants to know what the difference is between breast self-exams and clinical breast exams
a. Compare and contrast clinical breast examinations and self-examinations.
b. Why is it important for a woman to do regular self-exams?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Self-exams play a small role in early detection.
Clinical exams are more detailed as are mammograms.
b. Regular self-exams detect early changes and lead to early treatment, which plays a role in increasing the survival rate.
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a. preventive. b. restorative. c. maintenance. d. educational.
A group of nursing students are scheduled to present a program on healthy hearts to various community groups, with a daycare center being the first location. What of the following advice should be given to them by their instructor?
a. Base the program on the audience's development and maturity. b. Bring (borrow if necessary) a model of the heart to help explain its functioning. c. Focus on entertaining the learners. d. Have lots of handouts to reinforce the lesson.
Which one of the following is a common symptom of cardiovascular disorders in the older adult?
a. Fatigue b. Joint pain c. Poor night vision d. Weight gain
The nurse is demonstrating active listening when:
a. while assessing the patient's vital signs, the nurse records the data and states, "You are improving, your vital signs are normal." b. eye contact is maintained while focusing on the patient as the patient describes the current pain level and location. c. he or she states, "I know how you feel, I recently lost my father and I am still hurting." d. cultural values are in opposition to the patient but shares that "I agree with your decision to use herbs rather than the prescribed medications."