Cancer of the lung is the most common cancer of the lower respiratory tract; it is the leading cause of all cancer ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
deaths
The leading cause of all cancers is cancer of the lung, the most common cancer of the lower respiratory tract.
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1. Make a noise to indicate that the nurse is in the room, and wait for the clients to regain composure. 2. Call Security to investigate the matter. 3. Quietly leave the room and knock on the door. 4. Notify the RN supervisor and physician.
The nurse who is working on a cardiac care unit is aware that afterload influences a patient's stroke volume and recognizes that afterload is increased when there is:
A) Arterial vasoconstriction B) Venous vasoconstriction C) Arterial vasodilatation D) Venous vasodilatation
When admitting a patient who has diabetes and poorly controlled glucose levels, the nurse obtains the information shown in the accompanying figure about the patient's use of complementary and alternative therapies
Which information is most important to report to the health care provider? a. Takes zinc when cold symptoms occur b. Practices relaxation therapies frequently c. Takes multivitamin tablet every morning d. Uses glucosamine and ginkgo biloba daily
While waiting for the physician to respond regarding a client's elevated temperature, what can the nurse do to assist the client?
1. Bathe the client with ice water. 2. Give the client an antipyretic. 3. Increase fluid intake. 4. Lower the room temperature.