A nurse is educating a client who has just been diagnosed with a malignant mass. Which statement made by the nurse is accurate?
A) These are always a life-limiting diagnosis.
B) These are abnormal growths of tissue that do not interfere with surrounding tissue.
C) Typically, these are localized, treatable growths.
D) Typically, these infiltrate surrounding tissue and can spread to distant areas of the body.
D) Typically, these infiltrate surrounding tissue and can spread to distant areas of the body.
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a. American Nurses Association (ANA). b. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). c. National League for Nursing (NLN). d. Joint Commission.
The nurse is reviewing the list of medications prescribed for an older patient. Which medications could lead to toxicity because of renal excretion changes in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Aspirin 2. Digoxin 3. Antibiotic 4. Vitamin C 5. ACE inhibitor
The family of a client with chronic gallbladder inflammation and obstructive jaundice asks why the client's skin is itchy. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Bile salts accumulate on the skin causing it to itch." B. "Liver failure is imminent when metabolic products appear on the skin." C. "The bacteria responsible for inflammation of the gallbladder produce toxins on the skin." D. "The itching is caused by the breakdown of gallstones, which causes a hypersen-sitivity response."
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false