A nurse is teaching women about health promotion measures related to breast cancer. The woman the nurse would advise is at higher risk and should be sure to engage in breast cancer screening activities is the woman who
a. began menstruation at an early age.
b. experienced menopause at an early age.
c. had five children.
d. needed surgical removal of her ovaries at age 32.
A
Oophorectomy before menopause reduces the risk of breast cancer. Hormonal and other factors associated with increased risk include (a) early menarche, (b) late menopause, (c) nulliparity, (d) exogenous estrogen given for menopausal manifestations, and (e) history of cancer of the uterus, ovary, or colon.
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1. Wash the hands often. 2. Use a condom when engaging in sexual activity. 3. Avoid kissing and contact with saliva. 4. Avoid hand-shaking.
Joanne, a new nurse manager, writes certain assumptions regarding the organization's objectives into her budget
Her supervisor tells her that the objectives implied in her assumptions are not entirely consistent with the organization, and that she needs to clarify these objectives with her supervisor. Joanne apologizes and says she had more latitude with the budget where she previously worked. This is an example of: a. Role complexity. b. Role ambiguity. c. Role conflict. d. Time-dependent roles.
An older child is having difficulty coping with a chronic condition. Talking with which of the following people is one of the best coping strategies available?
a. the child's health care practitioner b. a nurse practitioner c. another child with the same condition d. a nursing student who is near the child's age
An ADN student is concerned about the future if the BSN becomes the new entry level for nurses. Which legal protection should the student work to have included in any new legislation?
A) Allowed continued practice as a nurse B) Mandate only BSN can supervise C) Recognize this is just a necessary legal definition D) Provide financial aid for earning BSN