A mass is found on a mammogram of a 42-year-old female patient and a cyst is confirmed by an ultrasound of the breast. Which should the nurse expect the next course of action to be for this patient?
A. Reduce caffeine intake.
B. Have a surgical biopsy.
C. Adopt the "watch and wait" approach.
D. Apply warm soaks to the cyst.
Answer: B
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When assessing the older adult, the nurse considers which aspect of the patient's routine as a possible contributor to constipation?
a. Intake of antacids several times a day b. Taking a laxative once a week c. Excessive exercise routine d. Eating two apples a day e. Drinking 60 ounces of bottled water daily
The nurse is providing a teaching seminar to a group of teenagers on the subject of healthy eating. A scale is used to calculate body mass index (BMI) for each individual participant. A participant asks the nurse if a BMI of 25 is normal
Which is the best response from the nurse? A) "A BMI of 25 indicates you are overweight." B) "The BMI formula does not consider your genetic predisposition." C) "BMI is just one tool that can help to guide a healthy lifestyle." D) "Keeping your BMI below 30 is ideal."
An ethics committee typically __________
a. plans and organizes ethics education b. includes only front-line care providers c. is always consulted in acute care hospitals when a dilemma arises d. is only available for consultation to patients and their families
The patient's sexuality is respected in the restorative environment.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)