A patient is seen in the clinic and diagnosed with Stage I renal cancer. The provider should refer to a nephrologist for which of these appropriate treatments?
a. Chemotherapy c. Palliative treatment
b. Nephrectomy d. Radiation
B
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A fixed concept of how all members of an ethnic group act or think is identified as:
a. variations within a cultural group. b. identical practices. c. holistic nursing. d. ethnic stereotype.
The nurse is instructing a patient on sleep hygiene for his sleep-wake disorder. Which guidelines will the nurse include for this patient? Select all that apply
1. Arise at the same day every day, all 7 days of the week. 2. Cut down on any food or beverage that contains caffeine. 3. Take periodic naps to avoid becoming stressed. 4. Eat healthy meals and do not go to bed hungry. 5. Drink one glass of wine before bed to aid relaxation.
When teaching a client about the prescribed clonidine transdermal medication, which of the following would the nurse most likely include? Select all that apply
A) A new patch is applied daily. B) If the patch loosens, a new patch should be applied. C) The use of the adhesive overlay is not necessary. D) A different body area should be selected for each application. E) The patch should be applied to a hairless area.
The nurse is caring for patients in the aftermath of a tornado that has damaged several homes and the local elementary school. What will the nurse address during patient education sessions?
1. Basic coping skills 2. Long-term interventions 3. Patient-nurse collaboration 4. Therapeutic communication