A breast examination normally includes checking all of the following features of the breasts, EXCEPT
a. weight. c. discharge.
b. contour. d. symmetry.
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Inspect the breasts for color, vascularity, thickening or edema, size, symmetry, contour, lesions or masses, and discharge.
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Adjuvant treatment with tamoxifen may be recommended for clients with breast cancer if the tumor is:
a. less than 5 cm in size. b. located in the upper outer quadrant only. c. contained only in the breast. d. estrogen receptive.
A nurse is working with colonias. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse?
a. They have developed roads, transporta-tion, and electrical services. b. They are frequently driven off, only to return to the same area. c. Their settlements have led to an increase in several disease conditions. d. Their contributions have improved the lo-cal economy.
A nurse can expect that which of the following patients are likely to suffer from fecal incontinence? Select all that apply
1. An 84-year-old with dementia 2. A 39-year-old paraplegic 3. A 26-year-old with mental challenges 4. A 54-year-old with diverticulosis 5. A 75-year-old with voluntary control
Which statements made by the client indicate an understanding of the compensatory mechanisms associated with heart failure?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "My heart enlarged in order to compensate for the effects of heart failure." B. "My nervous system kicks in to compensate for the effects of heart failure." C. "My body will decrease blood flow to other organs in order to compensate for heart failure." D. "My body will increase urine output in order to compensate for the effects of heart failure." E. "My body will produce anti-inflammatory agents to compensate for heart failure."