Long-term hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is being discussed with a patient who is scheduled for a total hysterectomy. For which health problem will this patient be at risk for developing? Select all that apply.
A. Heart attack
B. Breast cancer
C. Stroke
D. Venous thrombosis
E. Colon cancer
Ans:
A. Heart attack
B. Breast cancer
C. Stroke
D. Venous thrombosis
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Nurses in leadership roles can use which of the following communication strategies to help teams move toward the performing stage?
A. Listen to concerns that team members express and answer questions that arise B. Provide clear expectations of goals and validate team members' concerns C. Both A and B D. None of the above
The nurse is creating a plan of care for a patient. Which would be important for to consider before implementing the plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. The patient's lifestyle b. The patient's insurance coverage c. The patient's value system d. The patient's religious beliefs e. The patient's ability to pay for services
The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of preoperative instruction regarding leg exercises with a client recovering from surgery. Which observation indicates that the instructions were effective?
1. The lower extremity is swollen and hot to touch. 2. The vein feels hard. 3. There is no cramping or pain with ambulation. 4. There is pain in the calf with dorsiflexion.
The nurse recognizes that teaching about secondary prevention has been effective when the client states:
1. "If I stop smoking, I can decrease my risk of lung cancer." 2. "I need to have a Pap smear annually to detect any signs of cervical cancer." 3. "If I get a cancerous lesion removed early, I can prevent more areas of skin cancer." 4. "If I wear sunscreen, I can prevent skin cancer."