The nurse realizes that for a cell to become cancer, it needs to progress through four stages. Which of the following is not a stage of this process?
1. Initiation
2. Metastasis
3. Progression
4. Stimulation
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The four stages of oncogenesis or carcinogenesis are: 1) initiation, 2) promotion, 3) progression, and 4) metastasis. Stimulation is not a stage of carcinogenesis.
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The nurse is explaining childbirth education to a pregnant woman and her partner. The nurse emphasizes that the goal of childbirth education classes is to:
A) equip a couple to experience a pain-free childbirth B) provide knowledge and skills to actively participate in birth C) eliminate anxiety so that the couple can have an uncomplicated birth D) empower the couple to totally control the birth process
The nurse is teaching a parenting class to new parents. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching session about the characteristics of a healthy family?
a. Adults agree on the majority of basic parenting principles. b. The parents and children have rigid assignments for all the family tasks. c. Young families assume total responsibility for the parenting tasks, refusing any assistance. d. The family is overwhelmed by the significant changes that occur as a result of childbirth.
After a severe allergic reaction, an EpiPen is prescribed for the school-age child. Which instructions should the nurse provide to this child's parents based on the current data? Select all that apply
1. "It is important that your child always has access to this medication." 2. "Your child is too young to self-administer this medication." 3. "If you are able to administer the medication, there is no need for follow-up care." 4. "It is important to check the expiration date on the medication and replace if expired." 5. "Your child should wear a Medic Alert bracelet at all times."
The client is nervous about an upcoming colposcopy and calls the nurse in the office to ask for a repeat explanation of the procedure. The nurse explains that it is an endoscopic procedure to:
a. provide direct visualization of the endome-trium to diagnose or treat a uterine problem b. provide direct visualization of the vagina and cervix to diagnose cervical dsyplasia or cancer of the cervix c. obtain an endometrial biopsy for diagnosis of endometrial tissue abnormalities d. remove a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination to diagnose prostate abnormalities