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The family of a 68-year-old man who is in the end stages of small cell lung cancer are distraught at his visible body wasting that has worsened in recent weeks. Which of the following phenomena best accounts for the client's anorexia and cachexia?
A) Inadequate cellular metabolism of glucose results from tumor factors. B) High fat losses coupled with preservation of muscle mass exaggerate the appearance of wasting. C) Products of the tumor itself as well as a hypermetabolic state cause cachexia. D) Inadequate food intake due to symptoms and treatment results in loss of both muscle and fat.
The school reviewed the pediculosis capitis (head lice) policy and removed the "no nit" requirement. The nurse explains that now, when a child is found to have nits, the parents must do which before the child can return to school?
a. No treatment is necessary with the policy change. b. Shampoo and then trim the child's hair to prevent reinfestation. c. The child can remain in school with treatment done at home. d. Treat the child with a shampoo to treat lice and comb with a fine-tooth comb every day until nits are eliminated.
Parents are speaking with the urologist about their son's undescended testicle. Which statement by the child's father causes the nurse to determine he understands the information presented?
a. "An undescended testicle can reduce fertility." b. "The testicle usually descends spontaneously during the first month of life." c. "Surgical correction reduces the risk for testicular tumors." d. "The optimal time to surgically correct the condition is at diagnosis."
In a family that is in the life cycle stage called "The Family with Adolescents," which changes must occur for the family to proceed developmentally?
A. Making adjustments within the marital system to meet the responsibilities of parenthood B. Establishing a new identity as a couple by realigning relationships with extended family C. Redefining the level of dependence so that adolescents are provided with greater autonomy D. Reestablishing the bond of the dyadic marital relationship