In the oncology nursing portion of their medical–surgical class, the nursing students are learning about Kaposi's sarcoma
Because of the student's knowledge of pathophysiology, the student nurse would be correct in identifying this type of skin malignancy as affecting which portion(s) of the body?
A) Chest and back only
B) Invaded breast tissue
C) Infiltrated lymph nodes only
D) Multiple body organs
D
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What would be included in the plan of care for a child just returned to the floor from surgery in which a clubfoot was repaired? (Select all that apply.)
a. Keep cast uncovered to allow drying. b. Check toes for capillary refill. c. Circle with a pen any area of bleeding on the cast. d. Keep casted leg lowered. e. Observe for skin irritation.
During phase 3 of the menstrual cycle, what event causes the onset of menses?
a. Increase in luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) b. Decrease in progesterone and estrogen c. Increase in progesterone and estrogen d. Decrease in estrogen only
The nurse working in the newborn nursery has been assigned four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
A) a newborn expected to come out from under bilirubin lights today B) a newborn with a cleft lip and palate who just returned to the nursery after being fed by the mother C) an irritable newborn suspected of drug withdrawal D) a newborn expected to be discharged with the mother today
The nurse determines that a patient is not ready to learn. Which behavior did the patient demonstrate?
a. asking the nurse why this information is important b. denial that he has the condition c. stating, "I want to get out of the hospital as soon as I can." d. patient showing the nurse how he can change his own dressing