Identification of cancer risks is part of every nurse's assessment skills. Some of the most common of these signs and symptoms include:
1. appearance of recent skin area changes that look markedly unlike surrounding tissues.
2. exposure to street repairs by smoothing newly laid concrete.
3. coughs and colds that respond quickly to ampicillin and tea with honey.
4. frequently forgetting monthly breast self-examination.
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Health promotion through self-knowledge and teaching of the public may lead to application measures of early detection and treatment.
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1) Conscious sedation 2) General anesthesia 3) Local anesthesia 4) Regional anesthesia
The nurse assesses a client to be acutely psychotic and a danger to himself and others. What treatment setting will the nurse recommend for this client?
A) Day hospital B) Inpatient hospital C) Home health care D) Community mental health center
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You are assigned to a general surgery theatre where the cases for the day are being performed laparoscopically. Mrs Young, a 44 year-old female, is booked on the emergency list for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Mrs Young weighs 110 kg. What will be an ideal response?
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1. Vecuronium (Norcuron) 2. Atracurium (Tracrium) 3. Cisatracurium (Nimbex) 4. Succinylcholine (Anectine) 5. Diazepam (Valium)