A surgical procedure to remove part of the stomach because of a cancerous tumor is called a
A) polypectomy
B) gastrostomy
C) gastrectomy
D) gastric stapling
Answer : C) gastrectomy
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a. intentional and self-inflicted. b. accidental. c. caused by someone wishing to do harm to the person. d. not attributed to any reason.
The home health nurse is assigned to make home visits to a child. During the initial assessment, the nurse learns the child's family needs a service that can be provided by a company that the nurse and his or her significant other own
The best action on the part of the nurse is to: a. advise the family of this company the nurse owns and suggest they try it b. advise the family of the company and suggest they compare services and prices with similar companies c. say nothing to the family about the company the nurse owns and leave their choice up to chance d. avoid any separate business dealings with the family in addition to the relationship of home health nurse
The nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of having a rupturing abdominal aortic aneurysm. What manifestations are consistent with early onset of the phenomena? Select all that apply
A) elevated temperature B) complaints of leg pain C) abdominal pain D) low back pain E) pulsating, palpable abdominal mass
A nurse is reading an article concerning nurses and collective bargaining. The nurse is surprised to learn which fact concerning nurses joining a union?
A) Most nurses belong to some kind of union. B) The ANA discourages unionization as being unprofessional. C) Blue-collar union membership continues to grow. D) Nurses could not join unions until amendment of the Wagner Act.