What are BRCA1 and BRCA2?
A) Blood tests used to detect specific cancers
B) Hormones used to prevent certain cancers from metastasizing
C) Genes that have been linked to hereditary cancers
D) Chemotherapy drugs used to treat breast cancer
C
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An area free from all microorganisms where additional sterile items can be placed until they are ready for use is referred to as a(n) ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Using the typical water intake and output criteria, determine the body's normal function that uses the largest percentage of the water taken in daily.
A. 60 percent of the daily water intake is used by the body to produce sweat in order to keep the body temperature constant. B. 60 percent of the daily water intake is eliminated by the body while exhaling. C. 60 percent of the daily water intake is used by the body to produce urine in order to keep water and sodium levels balanced. D. None of these are correct.
The nurse has been assigned to care for several postoperative patients. Which patient is most likely to develop thrombophlebitis?
a. A patient status post outpatient cholecys-tectomy with a history of blood clots. b. A patient who is 6 days postoperative for total right hip replacement with a history of left-sided stroke. c. A patient who underwent major abdomin-al surgery and was dehydrated upon ad-mission. d. A patient who is 2 days postoperative for hernia repair with a history of diabetes.
A nurse teaches an 80-year-old client with diminished touch sensation. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
a. "Place soft rugs in your bathroom to decrease pain in your feet." b. "Bathe in warm water to increase your circulation." c. "Look at the placement of your feet when walking." d. "Walk barefoot to decrease pressure ulcers from your shoes."