Your patient is scheduled for a staging procedure. She wants to know what that means. The correct response is which of the following?
a. It is a procedure for determining the extent of tumor spread.
b. It is a histologic examination of tissues to determine the degree of tumor
differentiation.
c. Is based on exploratory surgery.
d. It is biochemical testing of tumor cells to determine the genetic basis of the tumor.
Answer: a. It is a procedure for determining the extent of tumor spread.
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When documenting this client's care, which terminology best describes this client's care? A) Primary intention healing B) Secondary intention healing C) Tertiary intention healing D) Quaternary intention healing
The nurse realizes that which of the following clients should be treated with ceftriaxone (Rocephin) IM and doxycycline (Vibramycin) orally?
1. A pregnant client with gonorrhea and a yeast infection 2. A nonpregnant client with gonorrhea and Chlamydia 3. A pregnant client with syphilis 4. A nonpregnant client with Chlamydia and trichomoniasis
Urine is stored in the:
a. Ureters b. Bladder c. Penis d. Urethra
As related to the care of the patient with miscarriage, nurses should be aware that:
a. It is a natural pregnancy loss before labor begins. b. It occurs in fewer than 5% of all clinically recognized pregnancies. c. It often can be attributed to careless maternal behavior such as poor nutrition or excessive exercise. d. If it occurs before the twelfth week of pregnancy, it may manifest only as moderate discomfort and blood loss.