While preparing to conduct a rectal examination on a 67-year-old man, the nurse notes the patient has a history of cancer. The nurse should know that peritoneal metastases create what in the peritoneum?
A) Nodularity
B) Edema
C) Inflammation
D) Extreme rectal pain
A
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During a home visit, the nurse learns that an older patient is taking herbal remedies in addition to prescribed medications. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this practice? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Some herbal remedies interact with medications. 2. Herbal remedies are natural products and do not harm the body. 3. Talk to the healthcare provider about the use of herbal remedies. 4. The Food and Drug Administration does not regulate herbal remedies. 5. For most herbal remedies, no studies have demonstrated effectiveness.
Which of the following characteristics is accurate concerning moral development and gender?
a. Men define moral problems by relationships with others. b. Men view moral dilemmas from a justice perspective. c. Women tend to emphasize rules, rights, and principles in moral dilemmas. d. Women and men alike emphasize caring and concern in moral dilemmas.
In terms of cultural communication differences, Americans are more likely to _____________ than are other groups of patients
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What is one purpose of documentation of the health assessment?
A) to identify the nurse's role in healthcare B) to identify actual and potential health problems C) to expand nursing knowledge and skills D) to provide a basis for evidence-based nursing