The nurse assesses a possible melanoma on the patient's skin. Which characteristic does the lesion have that is consistent with a melanoma?
a. Regular borders
b. Larger than 6 mm
c. Symmetrical borders
d. Reddened coloration
B
Melanomas are usually larger than 6 mm in diameter. In addition, melanomas are usually asym-metrical lesions with irregular borders and blue, black, or variegated coloring.
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The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-based Practice Model is based on the initials PET. These initials stand for:
a. problem, evidence, transmission b. practice question, evidence, transmission c. problem, evidence, translation d. practice question, evidence, transition
An 8-year-old child and her parents have just moved into the community. They come to the clinic for a routine checkup. The child is anxious about changing schools, and the parents ask the nurse for help in alleviating their child's anxiety
The nurse makes which of the following suggestions: a. Informs parents that children of this age do not like interference from their parents b. Inform the parents that the local school is a good one and that the child shouldn't be worried c. Inform the parents that they could go to the school and meet the child's teachers d. Inform the parents that the child should be told to handle this problem without their help
When teaching a class of pregnant women about the effects of substance abuse during pregnancy, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
A) Low-birth-weight infants B) Excessive weight gain C) Higher pain tolerance D) Longer gestational periods
Which of the following dosage forms bypasses the stomach when ingested?
a. Enteric coated tablet b. Powder c. Capsule d. Suspension