The nurse is planning a cancer education event in an Asian community center. The nurse plans to present information specifically on which types of cancer?
a. Breast and colorectal
b. Skin and lymphoma
c. Liver and stomach
d. Uterine and ovarian
A
Asians have higher rates of breast, colorectal, prostate, lung, and stomach cancers than are seen in the general population.
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A patient has a history of diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarctions, and hypertension. His HgbA1c level dropped from 7.8% to 6.2% 2 months after he began a walking exercise program
The nurse case manager had provided diabetic education and suggested ways to enhance his cardiac reserve. This is an example of: a. nursing empowerment. b. nursing knowledge. c. patient expertise. d. patient participation in care.
A client undergoes an invasive joint examination of the knee. The nurse would closely monitor the client for which of the following?
A) Lack of sleep and appetite B) Serous drainage C) Signs of depression D) Signs of shock
The nurse is reviewing postoperative care for a patient scheduled for a thyroidectomy. What information should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. "Avoid the use of iodized salt after your procedure." 2. "Plastic surgery may be required to conceal the surgical scar." 3. "Use iodized salt when preparing foods." 4. "Perform neck flexion and extension exercises twice daily for several weeks postoperatively."
In which of the following cases should a progress note be written? Select all that apply
A) for any nurse–patient interaction B) when admitting a patient C) when receiving a patient postoperatively D) when assisting a patient with ADLs E) when a procedure is performed F) when a patient sends back an untouched dinner tray