Which comment made by a client with breast cancer indicates correct understanding regarding cancer causes and prevention?
a. "I will prevent recurrence of my cancer by eating a low-fat diet from now on."
b. "If I had breast-fed my children, this would not have happened to me."
c. "I hope this doesn't increase my risk for bone cancer or lung cancer."
d. "I will have regular mammograms on my other breast to detect cancer early."
D
Regular mammography can help detect breast cancer at an early stage. Women who have had breast cancer have a greater risk of developing cancer in the other breast. The other statements are inaccurate.
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a. Avoid using tampons after the medication is inserted. b. Keep fluid intake to a minimum. c. Wear sterile gloves when inserting the medication. d. Avoid taking a shower for 6 hours after the medication is inserted.
Which of the following sources is the most justifiable foundation for the future of gerontological nursing?
A) Systematic trial and error B) Gerontological nursing research C) Financial realities of nursing care D) Institutional policies and procedures
For which of the following behaviors would limit setting be most essential? The client
a. clings to the nurse and asks for advice about inconsequential matters. b. is flirtatious and provocative toward staff members of the opposite sex. c. displays hypervigilance and refuses to attend unit activities. d. urges a suspicious client to hit anyone who stares at him.
The nurse has to administer Humulin R 18 units subcutaneously and NPH 35 units subcutaneous daily at 7:30 AM
What is the correct order for drawing up these medications? 1) Inject into the Humulin R vial 18 units of air 2) Inject into the NPH vial 35 units of air 3) Withdraw 18 units of Humulin R insulin 4) Withdraw 35 units of NPH insulin A) 1, 2, 3, 4 B) 1, 2, 4, 3 C) 2, 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 1, 4, 3