What is the reason that the death rates from ovarian cancer are so high?
A. The causative oncovirus is resistant to chemotherapy or radiation.
B. There are no obvious symptoms or problems during the early stages of this dis-order.
C. Radiation therapy is ineffective because the ovaries are located so deep within the pelvis.
D. Ovarian cancer occurs primarily among women over age 70 who also have other complicating health problems.
B
Ovarian cancer is poorly detected in its early stages, when the chances for cure or control are better.
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a. Force-Field Model c. Phases of Change b. Six-Step Change Model d. Diffusion of Innovations Theory
The nurse assesses the incontinent client's perineal skin and notes redness. Which does the nurse include in the client's plan of care to individualize nursing care?
1. Minimize exposure of perineum to soap and water. 2. Apply anti-inflammatory agent to the affected area. 3. Allow adequate time for client to use the bedside commode. 4. Remove incontinence brief and expose skin to air for an hour.
During group therapy, the psychiatric nurse notices that when Client A complains to Client B about Client B's loud singing late at night, Client B leans back in his chair, turns away from Client A, and folds his arms across his chest without
responding verbally to Client A. In turn, Client A smiles and winks at a third client in the group. The nurse would BEST assist these clients to understand more clearly how feedback contributes to communication by: a. remaining silent and allowing the group communication process to continue naturally without intervention b. asking other group members to interpret both Client A's and Client B's nonverbal behaviors c. commenting on these behaviors and asking both Client A and Client B to clarify their nonverbal behaviors d. ending the group session at that point so that both Client A and Client B can spend time reflecting on the interaction
Disorders that result from an abnormal and excessive response to self are referred to as __________ disorders
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word