A patient is recovering from a biopsy that sampled a small section of dermis and subcutaneous fat. For which type of biopsy should the nurse plan care for this patient?

A. Excisional
B. Incisional
C. Shave
D. Punch


Answer: D

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A patient with cardiovascular disease wants to know why magnesium supplements are prescribed. What should the nurse respond to this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Lowers blood pressure B) Lowers total cholesterol C) Decreases homocysteine levels D) Dilates arteries and facilitates circulation E) Raises high-density lipoprotein cholesterol

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The branch of law that deals with actions considered harmful to society is:

a. administrative law. c. criminal law. b. common law. d. constitutional law.

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The nurse is instructing a patient with AIDS regarding foods that will increase caloric intake. Which meal choice indicates that the patient understands which types of foods to consume?

A. Baked chicken (thigh), cabbage, small green salad, slice of white bread, dried prunes, and a soda B. Red beans and rice, slaw, tomato, crackers, chocolate pudding, and iced tea C. Vegetable soup, small piece of cornbread, banana pudding, and water D. Spaghetti and meat sauce, raisin salad, whole grain roll with butter, vanilla milkshake (with Ensure), and a piece of pecan pie

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