A patient states to the nurse, "I have a lump in my left breast that only appears before my periods." Which is the most likely reason for this occurrence?
1) A cyst
2) Mastitis
3) A cancerous tumor
4) Fibrocystic breast disease
ANS: 4
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a. help them recognize their own needs and limitations b. provide referrals to community resources c. recommend nursing home placement immediately to avoid stress d. respect all family caregivers as an important part of the team
The nurse is working with a patient who has a hematological disorder. The nurse is aware that, in the process of hematopoiesis, stem cells differentiate into either myeloid or lymphoid stem cells
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