The nurse at a gynecologist's office is obtaining a client history including the fact that several of the client's relatives have had breast cancer. Which general information regarding the most common type of cancer is accurate?
A) Inflammatory breast cancer
B) Ductal carcinoma
C) Lobular carcinoma
D) Medullary carcinoma
B
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The nurse is most accurate to state that the most common malignancy is ductal carcinoma overwhelmingly at 80%. Inflammatory breast cancer is 1% to 3%, lobular carcinoma is 10%, and medullary carcinoma is rare.
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The nurse would include an assessment of a client's spirituality because it:
a. will describe the client's culture. b. will explain the client's religion. c. explains the relationship to self, to others, and to a higher power. d. is a factor that enables one to cope with distressing events.
A client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is being repositioned. The nurse performs this intervention incorporating which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Manage the repositioning with slow, smooth, and gentle movement. 2. Inform the client regarding what is going to occur during the intervention. 3. Elevate the head of the bed to 30 degrees. 4. Accompany each repositioning with passive range-of-motion exercises. 5. Reposition the client every 1 to 2 hourss.
A pregnant client says her main concern is that her baby will be born healthy, even though she admits to drinking alcohol on a regular basis. With what should the nurse realize this client is struggling?
1. Values transmission 2. Values clarification 3. Morals 4. Ethics