A patient is concerned about a right breast lump. What can the nurse ask the patient to assess associated manifestations of this mass? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Is there pain with the lump?"
B) "Is there any discharge from the lump?"
C) "Does anything make it go away?"
D) "How are you coping with this?"
E) "Are you menstruating when the lump is present?"
A, B, E
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Documentation is necessary for the evaluation of patient care and is an integral part of the nursing process phase of:
a. assessment. b. planning. c. implementation. d. evaluation.
The nurse is caring for several clients. Rank the order in which the nurse would assess vital signs for these clients. Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list
Response 1. Client who is returning from the operating room after abdominal surgery Response 2. Client who will walk the hallway for the first time Response 3. Client who was febrile and required an antipyretic medication 1 hour ago Response 4. Client who is to be discharged this morning
A patient is diagnosed with an open compound fracture and is scheduled for immediate surgery. On which problem should the nurse focus during the patient's immediate postoperative period?
A. Potential for infection B. Possibility of falling C. Difficulty with mobility D. Anxiety related to the surgical procedure
To avoid causing the patient unnecessary pain, withdraw the needle at the same ________ at which it was inserted.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).