A nurse provides care on a surgical unit where a large number of patients are admitted following breast cancer surgery. The nurse is aware that breast cancer surgery creates a significant risk of disturbed body image
When should the nurse anticipate that this risk will be the highest?
A) When the patient is faced with the prospect of leaving the unit after discharge
B) When the patient is admitted to the PACU from the operating room
C) When the patient sees her incision for the first time
D) When the patient is met on the unit by her husband or partner
C
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A nurse has cared for a patient who is being discharged later today. The patient will begin three new medications as part of her treatment plan. The primary role of the nurse in regard to the patient's drug therapy will be to
A) refer the patient to a social worker who will help her purchase the medications. B) consult with several pharmacists to determine the cost of each drug. C) educate the patient concerning the medications. D) consult with the physician concerning choice of medications for the patient.
What is the fifth step of the nursing process?
a. outcome identifica-tion c. revision b. goal development d. evaluation
A nurse who has been in the medical field for some time is interested in achieving licensure as a medical doctor. What is the initial requirement to acquire this licensure?
A) A minimum of 4 years of undergraduate study B) An in-depth knowledge of the biomedical field C) One year of work experience in a hospital setting D) An analytical mindset and caring attitude
When testing for fuel subsystem inlet restriction which of the following is recommended?
a. positive pressure gauge reading in inches of mercury b. positive pressure gauge reading in inches of water c. negative pressure gauge reading in inches of mercury d. plumb an air filter restriction gauge into the primary filter pad