The nurse is working with a woman who is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. The client states, "First, the cancer seemed unreal. Now I feel like I can cope." The best response of the nurse would be, "Women with breast cancer often:
A. Go through several stages of adjustment."
B. Cope better than their partners cope."
C. Seek multiple opinions before starting treatment."
D. Usually become angry after treatment begins."
A
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During a health history the nurse asks a patient of American Indian heritage to explain the concept of health. In this culture, how is health defined?Select all that apply.Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A. Living in total harmony with nature B. Survival instinct C. Treating the body with respect D. Treating the earth with respect E. Following Western medicine practices
The nurse is caring for a client post-cerebral angiography via the client's right femoral artery. Which intervention does the nurse implement?
a. Check the right lower extremity pulses. b. Measure orthostatic blood pressure. c. Perform a funduscopic examination. d. Assess the client's gag reflex.
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Which patient statements indicate that the patient understands the nurse's instructions about this drug? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I must avoid becoming pregnant while taking danazol.". 2. "I may stop having periods while on this medication.". 3. "This is the most effective drug for this condition.". 4. "I will apply this gel to my breasts twice a day.". 5. "I should watch for easy bruising and tarry stools while taking danazol.".