A nurse is preparing to palpate a woman's breasts. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
A) Place the arm opposite the breast to be examined over the client's head.
B) Put a small pillow under the breast that is going to be examined.
C) Use a bimanual technique if the client has small breasts.
D) Begin palpating at the upper outer quadrant working toward the nipple.
B
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A patient with a urinary tract infection is assessed using a clinical pathway. When a projected outcome is not met by a predetermined date, it is determined that what has occurred?
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A) Participation in abstract thinking B) Ability to classify similar objects C) Problem solving via the scientific method D) Ability to make independent decisions
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