The client has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Which treatment option chosen by the client requires the nurse to discuss with the client the necessity of considering additional therapy?
A. Chemotherapy
B. Complementary and alternative therapy (CAM)
C. Hormonal therapy
D. Neoadjuvant therapy
Ans: B. Complementary and alternative therapy (CAM)
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A nurse teaching a health class for 12- and 13-year-old girls about routine vaginal hygiene would include instruction to:
1. wear clean polyester panties daily and at night. 2. douche weekly with a mild vinegar solution. 3. wash the external and internal genitalia daily. 4. wipe the perineal-anal area from front to back.
A breastfeeding client is planning to return to work. Which advice would be appropriate for the nurse to give regarding the continuation of breastfeeding?
a. Thaw frozen breast milk in a microwave before feeding. b. Breast milk can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 days. c. Pump the breasts every 2 to 3 hours while at work. d. Introduce a bottle to the infant as soon as possible.
As a member of the health care team, the perinatal nurse finds it helpful following a maternal emergency such as a postpartum hemorrhage to engage in:
Select all answers that apply: A) Time off to resolve any conflict with other staff members B) Debriefing of the situation with the other staff members involved in the patient' s care C) A family meeting to encourage communication and understanding D) A resolution of the emergency by determining any fault in the care provided
Which question would best assess the quality of her pain?
A) Can you tell me what the pain feels like? B) Is the pain continuous? C) Does anything make the pain better? D) Is the pain stabbing?