A client asks the nurse why the breast has so many lymph nodes. Which response should the nurse provide?

A. Protect the breast tissue from pathogens.
B. Drain fluid away from the breast and axillae.
C. Deliver fluid to the breast tissue and axillae.
D. Transport hormones to the breast tissue.


Answer: B

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1. Give the client the results. 2. Tell the client the results are not completed yet. 3. Tell the client he cannot have the results. 4. Notify the physician/RN of the client's requests.

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Which of the following services is provided for the client in a boarding home?

A) Assisting with up to three activities of daily living (ADLs) B) Providing specialized care such as medications C) Overseeing employment for disabled adults D) Providing recreational activities

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The psychosocial developmental tasks of toddlerhood include:

a. Development of a conscience. b. Recognition of sex differences. c. Ability to get along with age mates. d. Ability to withstand delayed gratification.

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The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving fluid replacement after being burned on 37% of the body. Nursing assessment reveals a blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg, heart rate of 120 beats/min, and urine output of 10 mL over the past hour

After reporting these findings, which order should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? a. Discontinue the IV fluid infusion. b. Change the IV fluid to dextrose and water. c. Increase the amount of IV fluid administered per hour. d. Decrease the amount of IV fluid administered per hour.

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