A client is receiving adjuvant medications to increase the effectiveness to treat the pain associated with end-stage prostate cancer. What is an example of an adjuvant medication?
A) Opioids
B) Corticosteroids
C) Antihistamines
D) Antivirals
B
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During the years between 1948 and 1954, the number of schools dedicated to educating practical nurses in the United States grew by more than 260 schools. This rapid growth was primarily a result of what phenomenon?
A) Developments in the scientific understanding of infectious diseases B) Pressure from physicians for more assistance in providing care C) The growth of hospitals as places to treat illness and give birth D) Shortages in the number of registered nurses in the United States
When writing expected outcomes, the nurse should adhere to accepted criteria, which include:
a. nurse will assess vital signs every day. b. resident will observe safety guidelines while smoking. c. resident will take part in one activity daily for the next 90 days. d. nurse will monitor O2 saturation to maintain > 90%.
A female client receiving fluoxymesterone for metastatic breast cancer is disturbed by the physical changes seen in her body
The nurse provides support to the client based on assessment of which of the following features the client is experiencing related to this therapy? A) Deepening of the voice B) Hypopigmentation of the skin C) Decrease in clitoris size D) Increase in body weight
MC The nurse is concerned about providing the client with choices related to health care. This is an example of a/an
A. Autonomy-related concern. B. Non-maleficence-related concern. C. Equity-related concern. D. Beneficence—related concern.