A patient asks what can be done to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. What should the nurse instruct this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Maintain a normal body weight.
B) Limit alcohol use.
C) Avoid breast-feeding.
D) Limit exercise.
E) Have mammograms every 2 years.
A, B
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A client is placed on a medical regimen of doxorubicin (Adriamycin), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), and fluorouracil (5-FU) for breast cancer. Which side effect seen in the client should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
a. Shortness of breath b. Nausea and vomiting c. Hair loss d. Mucositis
A 5-year-old boy is being admitted to the hospital to have his tonsils removed. Which information should the nurse collect before this procedure?
a. Child's birth weight b. Age at which he crawled c. Whether the child has had the measles d. Child's reactions to previous hospitalizations
The patient is admitted with sinus pauses causing periods of loss of consciousness. The patient is asymptomatic, awake and alert, but fatigued. He answers questions appropriately. When admitting this patient, the nurse should first:
a. prepare the patient for temporary pacemaker insertion. b. prepare the patient for permanent pacemaker insertion. c. assess the patient's medication profile. d. apply transcutaneous pacemaker paddles.
A final rule about data regulation is published in the Federal Register; however, a flaw is found in the language. What should the informatics nurse expect once the error is reported to the federal agency?
A) Nothing since the rule is final B) A note saying that the error is documented C) A letter saying that an amendment is being drafted D) An email saying that final rules cannot be amended