A patient has been told she will have a palliative surgery for her ovarian cancer. She wants to know what type of surgery that is and how it will help her. The nurse tells her that the surgery will
a. reduce symptoms.
b. remove tumors while still in the benign stage.
c. result in a cure.
d. aid in confirming a diagnosis.
A
Surgery may be performed for many reasons: preventive, diagnostic, curative, and palliative. Palliative therapy is designed to relieve or reduce intensity of uncomfortable symptoms, but does not produce a cure.
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A. Before anesthesia is administered to allow the client to move her legs herself and tell the nurse if any discomfort is being felt B. During stage 1 of general anesthesia to take advantage of the client's relaxed state C. During stage 2 of general anesthesia to ensure that the client will not be embar-rassed by the position D. During stage 3 of general anesthesia to avoid overstimulating the client or dis-rupting the attainment of a patent airway
For handwashing between clients to be effective, the agent should be in contact with the skin for at least:
a. 5 seconds. c. 30 seconds. b. 10 seconds. d. 60 seconds.
A mother says, "My son wants me to let him buy a car. I must admit, I certainly get tired of driving him around to all his sports and other activities. Do you think I should let him have a car?" Which of the following statements would be the best response
a. "Absolutely, it will help him recognize the cost of gas and maintenance." b. "Certainly. Most young men want their own car, and peer pressure can be painful." c. "It depends on whether you trust your son to drive safely." d. "No, adolescent males cannot be trusted with an automobile."
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What will be an ideal response?