Choose the word or phrase below that best completes the following statement: Malignant tumor cells do not wear out and die as normal cells do, but instead they __________
A. become immortal and proliferate indefinitely
B. grow rapidly and transform the tissue around them
C. must be killed by high-level immune response
D. die only when they have achieved dominance in the tissue that formed them originally
A
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1. "Taking baths will help my perineum feel less sore each day." 2. "If I develop heavy bleeding, I should take my temperature." 3. "My bowel movements should resume in a week." 4. "I will go back to the doctor in four days for my RhoGAM shot."
While bathing a patient with cancer, a nurse assessed several large new bruises on the patient's upper arms and thighs. What is the best understanding of the possible causes and the correct nurse's actions for these findings?
a. The patient must have fallen last night walking to the bathroom. Teach the pa-tient to use the call bell when assistance is needed. b. The patient may have disseminated intra-vascular coagulation. The size, shape, lo-cation, color, and tenderness must be re-ported and recorded fully. c. An intravascular fluid overload is occur-ring because of the chemotherapy. Place the patient on strict input/output (I/O) sta-tus and limit fluids. d. The patient must have had a drug-induced seizure, which caused arm and leg thrash-ing and the bruises. Report and record the findings, and pad the side rails.
A nurse is teaching a group of patients about weight management options. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Although some drugs often show bene-fits, these benefits do not outweigh the risks." b. " Antiobesity drugs should be used only as adjuncts to a comprehensive weight loss program of diet and exercise." c. "Most patients regain lost weight when antiobesity drugs are discontinued." d. "The side effects of most of these drugs are too uncomfortable to maintain com-pliance."
The nurse assesses the newborn's reflexes. Which of the following responses would indicate a need for further testing?
A. A negative tonic neck reflex B. A positive Moro's reflex C. A negative Ortolani sign D. A positive Babinski reflex