An elderly man has been admitted to a residential care facility and the nurse has conducted a medication reconciliation. The man has taken numerous drugs in the past, including a course of bicalutamide (Casodex) several years earlier
The nurse recognizes this drug as being an antiandrogen and is consequently justified in presuming that the man has a history of what disease?
A) Lymphoma
B) Lung cancer
C) Skin cancer
D) Prostate cancer
D
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Some of the embryo's intestines remain within the umbilical cord during the embryonic period because the
a. Umbilical cord is much larger at this time than it will be at the end of pregnancy. b. Intestines begin their development within the umbilical cord. c. Nutrient content of the blood is higher in this location. d. Abdomen is too small to contain all the organs while they are developing.
The deficiency disease associated with vitamin C is:
1. Osteomalacia 2. Night blindness 3. Xerophthalmia 4. Scurvy
The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient and notes a Chadwick sign. Which did the nurse inspect during the examination?
A red cervix A blue-tinged cervix A pink cervix A dilated cervix
The nurse understands that in today's healthcare settings, with the diversity of staff, tensions can arise among staff due to: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Groups speaking a native language in front of other staff members. 2. Criticizing an entire cultural group when one is not performing up to standards. 3. Having a manager who is biased toward a particular group. 4. Having a manager who is biased against a particular group. 5. Discussion of issues and broadening one's knowledge of others' backgrounds.