What is the significance of the PSA result?
What will be an ideal response?
The PSA is a glycoprotein that is present in all males, but levels are greatly increased in patients with
prostate cancer. S.M.'s results are on the high end of normal for a man his age.
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A nursing supervisor has introduced a needed change in policy to the nurse managers. The managers have met maximum resistance when attempting to gain support for the change
Which options reflect valid strategies for the nurse managers? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Meet with the supervisor and discuss modification of the proposed change. 2. Slow down the change process. 3. Meet with the supervisor and suggest abandoning the change. 4. Work together to identify strategies to overcome resistance. 5. Proceed with the change.
Which of the following diseases provided immunity to smallpox?
a. Cowpox b. Measles c. Mumps d. Scarlet fever
The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with heart failure. The nurse knows that which conditions may have contributed to the development of heart failure in this client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Uncontrolled hypertension 2. Coronary artery disease 3. Diabetes 4. HIV 5. Mitral stenosis
The patient and his wife receive the same medication for hypertension. The patient's wife asks the nurse why she is receiving a higher amount of the medication. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Females have a higher metabolism, so you need more medication." 2. "Everyone is unique and responds differently to medications." 3. "Your hormones are different from your husband's, so you need more medication." 4. "You have a greater percentage of body fat, so more medication is needed."