The physician has ordered a serum test that can identify a substance indicating the possible presence of malignancy in the client. The nurse understands that this test is used to identify a:
a. biological response modifier c. tumor marker
b. carcinogen d. virus
C
Tumor markers are substances such as specific protein antigens, enzymes, genes, or hormones that are found in the serum and indicate the possible presence of malignancy. These tests are used to determine the progression or regression of specific types of cancer. Tumor markers do not provide a definitive diagnosis of cancer.
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1. The nominal group technique. 2. The Delphi technique. 3. Statistical aggregation. 4. Brainstorming.
For a 17 year-old adolescent with diabetes mellitus, which is the priority nursing goal?
1. Completing high school 2. Assuming responsibility for all care 3. Transitioning to adult care 4. Teaching friends about diet needs
When a nurse uses Maslow's hierarchy of needs to prioritize patient problems, which problem would be considered the highest priority?
a. The patient is unsteady and may become injured. b. The patient is experiencing marital difficulties. c. The patient has deficient knowledge about the condition. d. The patient is acutely short of breath.
The nurse is talking with a patient who is thinking about obtaining a second opinion regarding the surgeon's recommendation for surgery. Which response by the nurse is considered an advocacy response?
A) "You have one of the best surgeons in the area. I think it would be a waste of time to seek another opinion." B) "Your surgeon has always given you the best care and is genuinely concerned with your health." C) "You can do what you want, but I would get the surgery done as soon as possible." D) "Let us know if we can answer any further questions after you obtain your second opinion."