Which of the following groups has the highest incidence and death rate for colorectal cancer in women?
1. Whites
2. Blacks
3. Asians
4. Hispanics
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Blacks have the highest incidence and death rate for colorectal cancer in women.
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The child is recovering from a bone marrow transplant. Which is the priority nursing concern in this early stage management?
1. Early recognition of symptoms of graft-versus-host disease. 2. Providing discharge instructions to the parents. 3. Avoiding latex products. 4. Monitoring the child for return of bone marrow function.
A patient who is receiving anticoagulant therapy is also being started on estrogen therapy. Which action may the health care provider need to take because of the interaction of these drugs?
a. Increase the dose of the anticoagulant. b. Decrease the dose of the anticoagulant. c. Increase the dose of estrogen. d. Add ascorbic acid to the therapy.
A nurse is providing education to a group of new mothers regarding medications for their children. The nurse is correct to tell the mothers that in terms of medication absorption
a. gastric acidity does not reach adult levels until around 2 years of age. b. an intramuscular injection is quickly absorbed in the neonate. c. drug absorption through the skin is lower than in adults and older children. d. renal drug excretion is increased at birth.
Which data do nurses document under the heading of Personal and Psychosocial History? Select all that apply
a. Walks for 45 minutes each day b. Eats meats, vegetables, and fruit at two meals daily c. Is allergic to milk and milk products d. Is married and has two daughters whom is he close to e. Smokes marijuana once a week f. Grandfather died from prostate cancer