The patient who is recovering from a mastectomy relates that she doesn't feel like a woman any more. The best response by the nurse would be:
1. "I am sure you will feel differently once you have your prosthetic bra."
2. "Have you told your husband how you feel?"
3. "I will bring you a catalogue that carries built-in prosthetic bras."
4. "Would you like me to arrange a visit from Reach for Recovery?"
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Information through organizations can help a patient learn about what to expect, the disease process, and recovery.
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Knowledgeable nurses can keep their elderly female clients from being duped by this advertisement by explaining that the wrinkling of facial skin in old age results primarily from: A) Changes in the endocrine glands B) Cellular mutations arising from toxic chemicals C) Repeated exposure to ultraviolet light D) A diet high in fats and refined sugars
Immediately at delivery, the infant's heat loss is predominantly from:
a. conduction. b. convection. c. evaporation. d. radiation.
When caring for a client who is scheduled for radiography with contrast, the nurse should:
1. inquire about allergies to bananas. 2. encourage a client to eat a high-protein diet prior to the test. 3. encourage extra fluids before and after the test. 4. have the client lie flat after the test.
Today it is possible to know many things about a child before the child is born. What test would you administer to reveal the gender of the fetus and certain abnormalities early in pregnancy?
A) Ultrasound B) Amniocentesis C) Chorionic villus sampling D) HGP