Which statement made by a client about prostate cancer indicates correct understanding of the disease?
A. "Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men in the United States."
B. "Prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer in men in North America."
C. "Late onset of puberty and multiple sexual partners increase the risk for prostate cancer."
D. "The incidence of prostate cancer decreases with age."
B
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in men and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men in the United States.
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A) To increase myocardial resistance B) To decrease strength of cardiac contractility C) To maintain hemodynamic stability D) To initiate vasoconstriction
The nurse caring for a client with a conductive hearing loss would enhance communication by facing the client and
a. lowering the pitch of the voice. b. speaking loudly. c. speaking slowly. d. using lip movement to shape words.
Before giving the patient an intermittent tube feeding, the nurse should
a. Make sure that the tube is secured to the gown with a safety pin. b. Have the tube feeding at room tempera-ture. c. Inject air into the stomach via the tube and auscultate. d. Place the patient in a supine position.
Which describes a characteristic of colloids?
A. Contain electrolytes B. Readily leave the blood and enter cells C. Too large to cross membranes D. Promote urine output