The spouse of a patient with prostate cancer asks what a stage I tumor means. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "Did your spouse report having a stage I tumor?"
B. "Stage I means the cancer involves only the prostate, and surgery and radiation treatments are usually needed."
C. "Staging involves a definition of the type of tumor and the treatment plan."
D. "Let's wait until the doctor comes, and you can talk with him."
Answer: B
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a. Impaired liver function may have been identified by the researcher as an extraneous variable. b. The intervention planned by the researcher could have an adverse effect on individuals with impaired liver function. c. Liver function tests are possibly being measured in order to detect the independent variable's effect on the dependent variable. d. The researcher is attempting to eliminate persons with all lab tests that are outside normal range. e. The dependent variable may be abnormally elevated in persons who do not have normal liver function.
As the nurse communicates with a client, the feedback provided by the nurse should be
a. descriptive, general, and content focused. b. client focused and evaluative. c. well-timed and general. d. specific and focused on observed behavior.
A pregnant woman tells the midwife, "I've heard that if I eat certain foods during my pregnancy, the baby will be a boy
" The nurse midwife's response should explain that this is a myth, and that the sex of the baby is determined at the time of: A. Ejaculation. B. Fertilization. C. Implantation. D. Differentiation.
A typical intervention research project ends when the intervention's effectiveness is established
A) True B) False