Which of the following approaches is commonly used to treat cancer?
A. Surgery
B. Chemotherapy
C. Radiation
D. All of these
Answer: D
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An older client with dementia has been medicated with sedatives. The healthcare provider now prescribes a lower dose of the sedative and the nursing staff is concerned that the client will resume agitated behavior. What should be explained to the staff about the use of this medication?
1. The client's condition warrants physical restraint only. 2. The client's physical condition does not warrant use of the drug. 3. The client's family members would be upset if they were aware of the use of chemical restraints. 4. The use of psychotropic drugs may be considered excessive and harm the client's health.
The nurse is providing infection control teaching to a patient. Additional patient teaching is warranted by which patient statement?
a. "It is important that I get my whooping cough vaccination as directed by my health care provider." b. "Getting plenty of sleep each night will help my immune system." c. "I should wash my hands before preparing my food." d. "It is important that I take my antibiotic until I feel infection free."
While performing an examination for rebound tenderness on a client with upper right quadrant abdominal pain, the nurse notes a positive Blumberg's sign. What action should the nurse take?
A. Document this normal finding. B. Report this finding to the health care provider. C. Immediately follow with auscultation to detect bowel obstruction. D. Repeat the maneuver with the client in a supine position with the knees flexed.
Cultural attitudes are beliefs and perspectives a society values. Perspectives regarding thoughts and attitudes are often portrayed in the media. Which of the following might influ-ence society's beliefs about poor persons? Select all that apply
1. Poor persons are often cast as lazy, shiftless folk. 2. Visions of poor people receiving food at soup kitchens. 3. Criminals portrayed as poor, desperate persons. 4. Homeless people sleeping on park benches.