Biopsy of a skin lesion reveals anaplastic changes. The nurse would prepare this patient for which intervention?
1. Careful monitoring to ensure the cells do not develop into cancer
2. Chemotherapy for skin cancer
3. Removal of the anaplastic cells
4. Medication to reverse the anaplasia
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Rationale 1: Anaplastic cells no longer have the ability to implement their unique functions and are chaotic in nature. This is the classic finding of cancer.
Rationale 2: It is not clear that chemotherapy is indicated at this time.
Rationale 3: Removal of anaplastic cells can result in a cure for many cancers.
Rationale 4: Anaplastic cells cannot be reversed.
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A) intramuscular injections PRN for severe pain. B) an intermittent IV injection when the pain is severe. C) a continuous intravenous infusion of analgesics. D) nonpharmacological pain relief measures such as massage.
If hypovolemia is left untreated, it can lead to a variety of complications, such as
A) hypotension. B) electrolyte and acid-base disturbances. C) organ dysfunction. D) All of the above are correct.
A nurse is caring for a neonate who weighs 7 lb 3 oz at birth. What should the infant's weight be at 1 year?
a. 10 lb 3 oz b. 14 lb 6 oz c. 21 lb 9 oz d. 28 lb 12 oz
A nurse is using Healthy People 2020 as a guide to improve the health and well-being of the community. Which of the following strategies would the nurse most likely implement?
a. Address the root causes of health problems b. Choose one of the 28 focal areas for emphasis in funding and media attention c. Concentrate on the goals of improving the quality of life d. Continue funding expansion of the health care system e. Expand efforts to put all medical records on electronic media