When a significant elevation in the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) level is noted on a laboratory report, the nurse is aware that this is a marker for _____ cancer
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
testicular
An elevation in the hCG is a marker for testicular cancer.
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The LPN/LVN can provide care for the client and family when in hospice care by: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Providing comfort assistance. 2. Keeping the family informed about the client's status. 3. Reinforcing information that the family members might not have been able to absorb. 4. Leaving the client alone, and not bothering her. 5. Encouraging the client to verbalize positive expectations for the future.
The nurse is caring for a client complaining of a backache and administers ibuprofen. The client asks the nurse how the medication will help the pain. The nurse bases the response on ibuprofen's effect during which phase of nociception?
1. Transduction. 2. Transmission. 3. Perception. 4. Modulation.
A nurse is aware that crystalluria is a common problem with sulfonamides. What is a nursing intervention to prevent this problem?
a. Intravenous therapy b. Giving the medication in the morning c. Increasing intake of calcium d. Increasing fluid intake
The infant is bathed immediately upon admission to the nursery.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)