A man is diagnosed with prostate cancer. Which of the following data should the nurse know to answer the man when he asks, "What are the chances I'll survive this thing?"
a. Attack rate
b. Case fatality rate
c. Cause-specific morbidity rate
d. Crude mortality rate
ANS: B
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a. introjected anxiety. b. secondary anxiety. c. contagious anxiety. d. maturational anxiety.
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of terminal cancer. The client's respirations are dangerously decreased following administration of pain medication
The nurse is aware that if interventions are not taken immediately, the client's respirations will most likely result in the client's death. The nurse's actions represent: a. active anesthesia c. refusal of treatment b. euthanasia d. utility
How would a registered nurse become a forensic nurse? Select all that apply
a. No additional education is needed after obtaining an undergraduate nursing de-gree. b. Complete additional course work in police science. c. Enroll in a certificate program for forensic nursing. d. Select a graduate program which offers a track in forensic nursing.
The charge nurse is making assignments for the nursing unit and knows that which healthcare worker is responsible for ensuring that staff use proper body mechanics in caring for assigned clients?
A. The charge nurse B. The education director C. The client's healthcare provider D. All healthcare personnel