The nurse is preparing to assess a patient who is newly diagnosed with cancer. What should the nurse include in this assessment?
A. Increased leukocytes
B. Body image concerns
C. Increased hunger
D. Bone pain
Answer: B
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A. Chooses the ventral gluteal site for injection B. Informs parents of the need for one more shot C. Obtains informed consent from the parents D. Plans to give the vaccination within 1 hour of birth E. Prepares the vastus lateralis for the injection
An 80-year-old man with a chronic leg ulcer states that the area has become increasingly painful
The nurse who assesses the area notes that the wound bed of the ulcer is unchanged but the site is now swollen and warm to the touch. She notifies the physician that the patient may have developed: A) Osteomyelitis B) Osteoporosis C) Osteomalacia D) Infectious arthritis
A nurse is working with clients in an assisted living facility. In the past month, there have been several deaths among the residents and their spouses
. In helping the remaining residents deal with these deaths, the nurse understands that adjustment may be easier for which resident? 1. A resident who spent most of her days attending to her partner who is now deceased 2. A resident who had a wide circle of friends, besides her spouse 3. A resident who was not inclined to participate in any activities offered at the facility 4. A resident who started to become more dependent on the nursing staff at the facility
A contraction stress test (CST) is performed. Late decelerations were noted in two out of the five contractions in 10 minutes. This is interpreted as
A. Positive B. Negative C. Suspicious