The nurse explains to a client with a family history of breast cancer the difference between benign and malignant neoplasms. Which of the following is a characteristic of a malignant neoplasm?
A) Round or oval shape
B) Irregular shape and hard
C) Movable
D) Smooth border
B
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Malignant lesions are more likely to be irregularly shaped and hard, and often show secondary signs, such as enlarged lymph nodes in the axillary area, breast asymmetry, nipple retraction, bloody discharge, dimpling, or elevation of one breast. Benign lesions tend to be round or oval with a smooth border and usually show no secondary signs. Furthermore, benign lesions are likely to be movable.
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a. This is an example of a health belief. b. This is an example of health promotion. c. This is an example of a negative health behavior. d. This is an example of a basic physiological human need.
The nurse is concerned about new scheduling changes and their impact on staffing levels
If applying the component of professional comportment, in which ways should the nurse respond? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Call a friend in another care area and discuss the changes in the unit station. 2. Request a private discussion of the proposed changes with the nurse manager. 3. Shake her head and laugh while saying, "Here we go again." 4. Discuss the changes with other staff members in the unit hallway. 5. Ask to serve on the committee that will evaluate the changes over the next 6 months.
A patient comes to the clinic for the fifth time in a month with vague complaints of not feeling well. The nurse notices fresh bruises on the patient's upper body. Which assessment question should take priority?
a. "How much do you drink each day?" b. "Are you annoying to anyone?" c. "Did anyone hurt you?" d. "Have you fallen?"
Which of the following statements regarding U.S. teens and pregnancy is accurate?
a. Birthrates are highest among teens in the northern states. b. Pregnancy rates among teens have decreased steadily. c. The United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the developed world. d. Birthrates are highest for poor African-American teens.