A client is being instructed on treatments available for a newly diagnosed brain tumor. The nurse realizes that this client's treatment could include all of the following EXCEPT:
1. photo DNA therapy.
2. radiation.
3. chemotherapy.
4. surgery.
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Photo DNA therapy is not a therapy. The other answers are common treatment modalities for patients with brain tumors in addition to photodynamic and adjunctive medication therapy.
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The researcher is considering the content analysis section of the research plan for a qualitative study. What work will the researcher do during this section?
1. Develop rules for coding data into categories. 2. Use preestablished rules for analyzing data. 3. Establish the significance of numerical data. 4. Make inferences about a population from a sample.
A 78-year-old female patient is suffering from heart failure, GERD, diabetes, and depression. She presents with complaints of frequent episodes of constipation. Her last bowel movement was 1 week ago
Upon examination, you palpate a hard mass is the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. You review her list of medications. Which of the following of her medications cause constipation? A. Digitalis (Lanoxin) B. Amlodipine (Norvasc) C. Sertraline (Zoloft) D. Metformin (Glucophage)
The nurse emphasizes that the inclusion of raw fruits, whole grains, and breads will increase fiber and: (Select all that apply.)
a. Reduce blood glucose b. Counteract constipation c. Reduce serum cholesterol levels d. Lower blood pressure e. Extend the effect of insulin
If a patient develops HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome (HALS), the best dietary recommendation is to
a. maintain adequate protein and energy intake so as to reduce muscle loss. b. use medium-chain triglycerides and avoid lactose. c. avoid raw, undercooked, or unpasteurized foods. d. follow a Mediterranean diet and take omega-3 fatty acid supplements