Patient charts can be used as data in nursing studies
A) True
B) False
A
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A) Use of ibuprofen for the control of pain B) A recent trip to South America C) Aspiration pneumonia D) Recent recovery from a cold virus
A client who has been successfully treated for breast cancer is concerned about the risk of developing cancer again in the future. What should the nurse respond to the client about this risk? (Select all that apply.)
1. "It depends upon your family history." 2. "The chance of developing cancer again is small." 3. "It is wise to avoid exposure to carcinogens like smoking." 4. "It depends upon the type and stage of your original cancer." 5. "You are at the same level as a person who has never had cancer."
A nurse is caring for a client following nasal surgery. Which assessment finding best indicates current bleeding?
A) Ruddy colored drainage on the nasal dressing B) Occasional nonproductive cough C) Frequent swallowing D) Pressure in the nasal cavity
The nurse is reviewing what medications a client cannot take for 3 days before obtaining a guaiac stool test. What medications should the nurse instruct the client not to take for 3 days before the guaiac test?
1 . Aspirin 2 . Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 3 . Vitamin C 4 . Anticoagulants A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4