A patient in the ICU has ovarian cancer that has metastasized to her stomach and other organs. The physician believes the patient only has days to survive
Which of the following would be a realistic goal for the care of the patient that the nurse could suggest to the family?
A) Eliminate the cancer cells by starting the patient on chemotherapy.
B) Slow the rate of growth of the cancer by starting the patient on radiation therapy.
C) Keep the patient free of pain by increasing the patient's pain medication.
D) Restore gastrointestinal function to the client via surgical intervention.
C
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A. Never washing hair before going outdoors B. Keeping a kitchen warm C. Drinking water with meals D. Taking regular vitamin tonics
Which of the following would be an appropriate treatment for a patient with mild benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
a. Refer to urologist for surgery b. Prescribe a trial of tamsulosin c. Recommend cranberry supplements d. Reevaluate symptoms in 1 to 3 months
Kurt Lewin's force-field theory of change is one of the most widely accepted and remains in current use today. The central concepts of this theory of change include
A) the forces that govern intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. B) the relationship between driving forces and restraining forces. C) the forces of resilience and inertia in an organization. D) the relationship between the will for change and the ability to effect change.
The nurse is explaining the importance of fetal activity assessment to a pregnant client. What should the nurse do to best reinforce the significance of fetal kick monitoring?
1. Perform daily phone calls to the client at work or home. 2. Ask the client to remember to count the fetal movements. 3. Explain the reason for counting fetal movement to the client. 4. Review the client's written record of fetal movement at each visit.