The client is scheduled for a biopsy of a lung lesion. The nurse realizes this type of surgery is classified as being:
a. exploratory.
b. reconstructive.
c. curative.
d. palliative.
ANS: A
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recommendations. A unit manager asks about the importance of the endeavor. What response by the DON is best? a. If nursing doesn't change with the times, the future of the discipline is threatened. b. Nursing has to remodel itself according to the mandates of the report. c. Operationalizing the report allows nurses to drive health care reform. d. Patient safety will be adversely affected if nursing doesn't transform itself.
A patient tells the nurse that he has pain and numbness to his thumb, first finger, and second finger of the right hand
The nurse discovers that the patient is employed as an auto mechanic, and that the pain is increased while working. This may indicate that the patient could possibly have what health problem? A) Carpel tunnel syndrome B) Tendonitis C) Impingement syndrome D) Dupuytren's contracture
Which of these factors, in combination with cigarette smoking, places a woman at greater risk for developing coronary artery disease?
a. alcohol abuse c. use of oral contraceptives b. a diet high in saturated fats d. stress
The nurse is caring for a patient with a head injury involving cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure (IICP). To prevent further transient increases from occurring, the nurse should implement what intervention?
1. Implement measures to help the patient avoid coughing and straining. 2. Position the patient in the supine position with the head of the bed at 30 degrees. 3. Initiate oxygen administration. 4. Initiate and monitor an IV with normal saline.