A patient diagnosed with cancer and scheduled to begin biotherapy asks the nurse how the therapy will treat the cancer. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
A. "It changes the body processes that caused the cancer by enhancing your own immunity."
B. "It uses stem cells to treat the cancer."
C. "It uses laser therapy to remove the cancer."
D. "It uses radiation implanted into the organ with the cancer."
Answer: A
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The parent of a child with hypopituitarism asks why this condition occurs. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. "Infection in the brain is the most common cause." B. "It's usually a brain tumor near the pituitary gland." C. "There are many possible causes, and often we don't know." D. "Usually this is due to damage to the brain from trauma."
Gr X is ordered. The tablet contains 300 mg. The nurse should give:
a. 1/2 tablet. b. 1 tablet. c. 1 1/2 tablets. d. 2 tablets.
A patient tells the nurse she thinks she is in menopause. The nurse would assess the patient for which common manifestations of menopause? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Increased body hair 2. Vaginal dryness 3. Hot flashes 4. Sleep disturbance 5. Vaginitis
The family of a patient with type I schizophrenia asks, "Did this illness occur because of all the chaos in our family?" Select the nurse's best response
a. "It is likely that the chaos in your family caused the disorder. It is very important for every family member to keep calm." b. "Stress in your family may make the disorder more difficult to manage, but it is not the cause." c. "Too little is known about the cause of this illness for anyone to speculate." d. "That question would be best answered by the psychiatrist."