The nurse notes small bright red spots on an older client's skin. Which terminology will the nurse use to document the finding?
A. Cherry angiomas.
B. Cutaneous horns.
C. Cutaneous tags.
D. Senile lentigines.
Answer: A
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The nurse is caring for a couple who is having a fluorescent in situ hybridization test. Which of the following interventions is specific to this test?
A) Educating the couple that the test results are not conclusive B) Explaining to the couple that genetic counseling is needed after the test C) Educating the couple about potential complications from the test D) Advising the couple that further testing is needed
The nurse would interpret which statement as accurately describing the relationship between the epigenetic state of a cell and its genome?
1. The genome's environment directly impacts the strength of the epigenetic state. 2. Environmental changes to the epigenome will influence genes. 3. The genome protects the epigenome from influences of such things as nutrition, drugs, and diseases. 4. Research has failed to distinguish a relationship between these two factors.
A patient attending a prenatal class asks why episiotomies are performed
The nurse explains that risk factors that predispose women to episiotomies include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Large or macrosomic fetus. 2. Use of forceps. 3. Shoulder dystocia. 4. Maternal health. 5. Shorter second stage.
The home care nurse is examining a 3-day-old infant. The child's skin on the sternum is yellow when blanched with a finger. The parents ask the nurse why jaundice occurs. The best response from the nurse is:
1. "The liver of an infant is not fully mature, and doesn't conjugate the bilirubin for excretion." 2. "The infant received too many red blood cells after delivery because the cord was not clamped immediately." 3. "The yellow color of your baby's skin indicates that you are breastfeeding too often." 4. "This is an abnormal finding related to your baby's bowels' not excreting bilirubin as they should."