The nurse explains that a breast tumor that is estrogen receptor positive (ER+) is associated with
a. faster tumor growth rates.
b. longer survival.
c. more aggressive behavior.
d. poor response to hormonal manipulation.
B
Cancers that lack either progesterone or estrogen receptors are more likely to recur than those that are ER+ and progesterone receptor positive.
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The nurse is taking the vital signs of a client after hemodialysis. Blood pressure is 110/58 mm Hg, pulse 66 beats/min, and temperature is 99.8 ° F (37.6 ° C). What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
a. Administer fluid to increase blood pressure. b. Check the white blood cell count. c. Monitor the client's temperature. d. Connect the client to an electrocardiographic (ECG) monitor.
A decreased anion gap may be caused by
A) hypocalcemia. B) hypomagnesemia. C) hypercalcemia. D) ingestion of ethylene glycol.
Why would a nurse researcher choose not to use a survey study design?
a. Data analysis is limited with a survey design. b. Information collected is relatively superficial. c. Results are never applicable beyond the study population. d. More subjects are required to reach statistical significance than for other study designs.
On the 3rd day postpartum, a patient who is not breastfeeding experiences engorgement. To relieve her discomfort, the nurse should encourage the patient to:
1. Remove her bra. 2. Apply heat to the breasts. 3. Apply cold packs to the breasts. 4. Use a breast pump to release the milk.