You are caring for a patient who underwent surgery to remove part of a tumor that is affecting his breathing, and is placed on narcotic medication for pain management. You know that this patient is MOST LIKELY getting what type of therapy?
A. Palliative Care
B. Radiotherapy
C. Adjuvant
D. Chemotherapy
Answer: A. Palliative Care
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The nurse at a nursing home wants to help decrease the risk of Alzheimer disease in the residents. Which should the nurse do to implement this goal?
a. Keep the curtains open in their rooms. b. Offer beads for them to string on yarn. c. Show movies that the residents choose. d. Assist residents with ambulation to meals.
Which of the following is an example of case management or would require the expertise of a case manager?
a. A blood pressure screening clinic is started at the senior citizen center. b. A person with multiple chronic illnesses is admitted to the hospital. c. A program is started to address diabetes in the Native American population. d. An initiative is developed to promote fluoride treatments in schools.
The nurse assesses the amniotic fluid. Which characteristic presents the lowest risk of fetal complications?
a. Bloody b. Clear with bits of vernix caseosa c. Green and thick d. Yellow and cloudy with foul odor
Which technique would be most effective in encouraging a preschooler to take fluids by mouth?
A) Developing a chart for her to check off after she has taken five glasses of fluid B) Promising a reward for complying with your requests C) Leaving her favorite drink at the bedside to drink when thirsty D) Playing "tea party" and drinking "tea" with imaginary friends