A 50-year-old patient is beginning therapy with tamoxifen for the treatment of breast cancer. When asked about other beneficial actions of this agent, the nurse should explain that tamoxifen decreases:
1. bone mineral density.
2. high-density lipoproteins.
3. low-density lipoproteins.
4. the risk of endometrial cancer.
Correct Answer: 3
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1. Participating in group activities 2. Developing a personal lifestyle 3. Adapting to physical and sensory changes 4. Career is important
Regression can occur in the four stages of team development. Which of the following is a possible reason for this?
1. The team is required to work beyond scheduled hours. 2. Change in members due to job changes. 3. The administrator makes too many visits to the unit. 4. The goals of the team remain the same.
A healthcare provider is talking with a patient over the computer, observing a skin rash, and reviewing vital signs measured and transmitted. Which type of technology is being used for this patient's care?
A) Blended B) Smart home C) Synchronous D) Asynchronous
The nurse recognizes that a chromosomal analysis of a newborn baby is most likely to include which of the following laboratory tests?
1. Karyotype 2. Newborn screen 3. Carrier testing 4. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis