A public health nurse has been asked to provide a health promotion session for men at a wellness center. What should the nurse inform the participants about testicular cancer?
A) It is most common among men over 55.
B) It is one of the least curable solid tumors.
C) It typically does not metastasize.
D) It is highly responsive to treatment.
Ans: D
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Testicular cancer is most common among men 15 to 35 years of age and produces a painless enlargement of the testicle. Testicular cancers metastasize early but are one of the most curable solid tumors, being highly responsive to chemotherapy.
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The nurse is planning the care for a client with several needs. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the need with the greatest priority would be the client:
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Jill Randall is a public health nurse who works in a women's health clinic. As part of her duties, she occasionally will speak to area high school student about issues related to sexuality
Among the many points that she explains are that multiple sex partners, coitus before age 20, and history of infections with human papilloma virus and other STDs places women at risk for: 1. Breast cancer. 2. Cancer of the vagina. 3. Cervical cancer. 4. Endometrial cancer. 5. Ovarian cancer.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.