What is the reason breast cancer in men has such a poor prognosis?
a. Breast cancer is extremely aggressive in men.
b. Treatment is usually delayed as a result of late detection.
c. Chemotherapies are not as effective in men.
d. Breast tumors tend to be small and hard to isolate
Answer: b. Treatment is usually delayed as a result of late detection.
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1. Page the surgeon. 2. Contact the family to discuss pre-op mobility problems. 3. Instruct physical therapy to increase treatments to QID. 4. Inform the case manager of variance in critical pathway.
The day shift nurses and night shift nurses are in clear opposition regarding the responsibilities that each shift should be assigned. This opposition has created a "we-they" distinction on the unit. This is an example of which phenomenon?
1. Distancing 2. Suppression 3. Group withdrawal 4. Unification
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Which is the best response by the nurse? A) "Okay, I'll tell the healthcare provider not to order any. Are you sure you want to do this?" B) "The pain will be severe. Why don't we ask your child about this?" C) "The pain for your child will be severe after surgery. Can you tell me why you feel this way?" D) "You do not have a choice of medication. Decisions involving pain relief are up to the healthcare providers."
A nurse is assessing infants for visually related developmental milestones. Which infant is showing a delay in meeting an expected milestone?
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