The nurse explains to parents of a child undergoing an oncological work-up that the exact cause of most cancers is unknown, but some factors are known to be involved. which of the following is inconsistent with this understanding?
a. viruses
b. genetics
c. environmental exposures
d. bacterial infections
d. bacterial infections
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The home care nurse is assessing the client receiving antibiotic therapy in the home for infective endocarditis. Which of the following clinical manifestations requires re-evaluation of the treatment regimen?
A. Fever B. Fingernail clubbing C. Resolving petechiae D. Pulse pressure of 36 mm Hg
You are attempting to examine the eyes of a newborn. To facilitate eye opening, you would first:
a. dim the room lights. b. elicit pain. c. place him in the supine position. d. shine the penlight in his or her eyes.
Your 20-year-old client will most likely be facing which of the following developmental tasks?
1. guiding the next generation in their roles as parents, teachers, and mentors 2. serving as a guardian of the culture 3. developing philosophies of life and personal lifestyles 4. creatively giving of self
The nurse questions a health care provider's decision to not tell the patient about a cancer diagnosis. Which ethical principle is the nurse trying to uphold for the patient?
a. Consequentialism b. Autonomy c. Fidelity d. Justice