A client who has recently been diagnosed with an oral cancer questions how he contracted the disease. He states, "I don't even smoke." Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "It is highly unusual for a nonsmoker to be affected by oral cancer."
B) "Studies show sun exposure may play a role in the development of oral cancers."
C) "Your history of periodontal disease is a significant risk factor."
D) "Dietary intake high in fat has been linked to oral cancer."
B
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The nurse explains to a patient that based on the description of "personal space," the area within 18 inches of the patient is designated as the ____________ zone
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Jack, an apartment superintendent, grabbed a quick cup of coffee and then put on his coat to shovel snow off the front sidewalk
He is 56 years old and has experienced two episodes of angina over the past 3 years. This time when he was shoveling the snow, he felt palpitations in his chest. It was as though his heart had stopped and then began to beat rapidly as if to catch up. Afraid of what he was feeling, he went inside and called for an ambulance. When the paramedics arrived, they took an ECG and told Jack he was going to be fine. He was taken to hospital to be seen by an emergency physician and was released later that afternoon. The ECG taken by the paramedics showed Jack was experiencing premature ventricular contractions. In general terms, how do PVCs appear on an ECG? What factors contributed to the onset of PVCs in Jack's situation? Describe the physiologic events in PVC. How is cardiac output disrupted with the presence of PVCs? Because of Jack's history, his PVCs leave him at risk for events such as ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation. Compare and contrast these two arrhythmias. Why are they particularly dangerous?
The nurse is providing community instruction on the impact of aging and surgical incisional considerations. Which instructional areas would be included in the presentation? Select all that apply
A) Increase protein in the diet. B) Instruct on symptoms of wound/incision infection. C) Cleanse wound/incision with products such as soap and water. D) Avoid showering until healing has occurred. E) Wash with half-strength peroxide to prevent infection. F) Remove any crusted areas from incisional line.
Mr Brown tells you he has a headache. This data would be classified as:
a. objective. b. subjective. c. medical. d. nursing.