The pediatric nurse knows that pain and swelling, particularly in the abdomen, are the most common symptoms of which type of cancer?
A) Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
B) Hodgkin disease
C) Osteosarcoma
D) Wilm's tumor
A
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The nurse is educating the family to care for a patient at home with cognitive alterations. Which statement by the family indicates a need for further education?
a. "I should keep the home free of scissors." b. "I should minimize the number of visitors." c. "I should use push-button door locks." d. "24-hour supervision may become necessary."
A patient with Parkinson's disease is taking an anticholinergic drug to decrease the tremors and drooling caused by the disease process. The patient complains that he is having trouble voiding. The nurse would explain that this is what?
A) A hypersensitive action of the drug B) A primary action of the drug C) An allergic action of the drug D) A secondary action of the drug
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old girl who has been hospitalized for over a week with severe burns. Which of the following would be a priority intervention to help satisfy this preschool child's basic needs?
A) Encourage friends to visit as often as possible. B) Suggest that a family member be present with her 24 hours a day. C) Explain necessary procedures in simple language that she will understand. D) Allow her to make choices about her meals and activities as much as permitted.
The nurse is unsure if a teaching pamphlet would be appropriate for a client with an 8th grade reading level. What should the nurse do before providing the client with the pamphlet?
1. Use a readability formula 2. Read the material for comprehension 3. Contact the manufacturer and ask what the readability level is 4. Ask another staff member to read the material for comprehension