Men can develop breast cancer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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An adolescent girl asks the school nurse for advice because she has dysmenorrhea. She says that a friend recommended she try an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The nurse's response should be based on what?
a. Hormone therapy is necessary for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. b. Acetaminophen is the drug of choice for the treatment of dysmenorrhea. c. Over-the-counter NSAIDs are rarely strong enough to provide adequate pain relief. d. NSAIDs are effective because they inhibit prostaglandins, leading to reduction in uterine activity.
NAP Z has just received his assignments for the shift. One of his assignments is to reinforce teaching provided by the last shift for Patient Q regarding a diabetic diet
Is this task delegated correctly and to which of the Five Rights of Delegation does it pertain? a. Yes. NAP Z has 10 years of experience and has worked with patient Q for the past year during frequent hospital admissions. They have built a trusting relationship (under the right circumstances). b. No. While the NAP is experienced in this area and may be able to do this, too much supervision will be required and this may not be the time for this activity (right time). c. Yes. NAP Z is a diabetic himself and he is familiar with diabetic diets; therefore it is fine for him to only reinforce this type of teaching (right directions and communication). d. No. Teaching cannot be delegated to a NAP (right task).
Many complementary and alternative therapies used during pregnancy, labor, and delivery for management of discomfort and pain are based on which of the accepted theories?
a. Gate control theory b. Release of natural testosterone c. Herbal essence theory d. Release of natural progesterone
A nurse is caring for a patient with pancreatic cancer who is receiving continuous morphine for pain. Which of the following would be the most effective method to administer this medication?
A) Administer morphine by intravenous bolus or push through an intravenous infusion. B) Administer a piggyback intermittent intravenous infusion of morphine. C) Administer an intermittent intravenous infusion of morphine via a volume-control administration set. D) Administer a continuous subcutaneous infusion of morphine.