The patient is a 39-year-old woman with a family history of breast cancer. A breast-tumor marking test is done, and the results are positive. The patient is requesting a bilateral mastectomy
This surgery is an example of which of the following?
A) Salvage surgery
B) Palliative surgery
C) Prophylactic surgery
D) Reconstructive surgery
Ans: C
Feedback: Prophylactic surgery is used when there is an extensive family history and non-vital tissues are removed.
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a. Diet high in iron b. Men age 30–40 c. Women age 55–65 d. Exposure to nuclear weapons e. Family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma f. Exposure to nuclear power plant accidents
A 40-year-old postoperative patient has a hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL and a SaO2 of 95 percent. Considering all aspects, the nurse concludes that the patient
1. has a potential risk of hypoxia. 2. is stable and at no risk. 3. has an elevated SaO2 for their age. 4. is adequately being oxygenated and at no risk for hypoxia.
Which is the priority focus of recovery models?
A. Empowerment of the health-care team to bring their expertise to decision-making B. Empowerment of the client to make decisions related to individual health care C. Empowerment of the family system to provide supportive care D. Empowerment of the physician to provide appropriate treatments
A series of steps by which the nurse and the patient set priorities and goals.
What will be an ideal response?