The nurse caring for a client with cancer of the thyroid gland has a tumor classified as T2, N1, M0 . The nurse explains that the "T" in this classification schema represents
a. number of years the tumor has been present.
b. site of the tumor.
c. size of the tumor.
d. virulence of malignancy.
C
The TMN system is the accepted system for cancer staging today; T refers to tumor, N to the re-gional lymph nodes, and M to metastasis. T1-T4 defines the increasing tumor size and involve-ment.
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1. Promising wage increases 2. Questioning staff nurses regarding their vote 3. Threatening wage decreases 4. Disallowing collective bargaining organizational meetings at the hospital
One method of monitoring for signs and symptoms of fluid overload when administering diuretics is
a. record daily morning weights (same time, scale, clothes). b. record random weights throughout the day (same scale, clothes, staff member). c. assess abdomen every shift. d. eat a diet high in sodium.
The nurse is discussing the use of contraception with a client who has just become sexually active
What factors should the nurse include when educating the client on contraceptive methods? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Contraindications in the client's health history 2. Religious or moral beliefs 3. Partner's belief in the effectiveness of the choice 4. Personal preferences to use method 5. Future childbearing plans
Hormones that regulate the metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrate are:
a. glucocorticoids. b. mineralocorticoids. c. adrenal medulla hormones. d. parathyroid hormones.