A patient develops a new sore on the forearm that has been increasing in size and will not heal. Which sign indicates that this sore could be a malignant neoplasm?
A. Slow growth, well-defined borders, and encapsulated
B. Rapid growth, well-defined borders, and cohesiveness
C. Invasive, local, and does not stop at tissue border
D. Noncohesive, invasive, and invades and destroys surrounding tissues
Answer: D
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1. Tap a finger in front of the patient's ear at the angle of the jaw. 2. Place a tuning fork over one of the patient's fingers. 3. Measure the patient's blood pressure. 4. Measure capillary blood.
When inspecting the skin of a client, the nurse notes a bluish tinge to the skin. What condition would the nurse document?
A) Jaundice B) Cyanosis C) Erythema D) Pallor
An infant had been diagnosed with otitis media twice in the last 4 months. The parents inquire about ways to prevent the recurrence. The nurse responds with which of the following interventions:
a. The nurse asks if the parents smoke; and if so, advises them to stop b. The nurse instructs them to encourage excessive pacifier use c. The nurse advises the mother to stop breastfeeding d. The nurse instructs the parents to clean ears regularly with a cotton swab
According to the Sub-Saharan Africa Anglo culture cluster, the most desirable leader behavior is
a. Charismatic/value-based leadership. b. Participative leadership. c. Humane-oriented leadership. d. Team-oriented leadership.