The nurse preparing for the annual physical exam of a 50-year-old man will plan to teach the patient about
a. endoscopy.
b. colonoscopy.
c. computerized tomography screening.
d. carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) testing.
ANS: B
At age 50, individuals with an average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) should begin screening for CRC. Colonoscopy is the gold standard for CRC screening. The other diagnostic tests are not recommended as part of a routine annual physical exam at age 50.
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Which of the following is considered objective data obtained from the patient?
a. "I can't catch my breath." b. Patient expresses concern about missing work. c. Patient nods, indicating an affirmative answer to a question. d. Blood pressure is 110/70 at 8 PM.
As a result of Harry Stack Sullivan, the nurse in virtually all residential and day hospital settings is involved in providing clients with:
A. Security operations B. Psychoanalysis C. Analysis of behavior patterns D. A psychotherapeutic environment
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).