A nurse is educating a community women's group about the importance of monthly breast self-exam and annual mammograms. Why is this community health education important?
a. Increased screening will lead to a decreased incidence of breast cancer
b. Early detection of breast cancer typically leads to a better prognosis
c. The death rate of breast cancer continues to rise
d. The potential harm from screening needs to be discussed
ANS: B
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The nurse advises her to immediately report: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Dizziness. 2. Even a small amount of dependent edema. 3. Spots before her eyes. 4. Persistent nausea and vomiting. 5. Vaginal spotting.
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A) Setting very strict limits on what behavior can be tolerated B) Making the adolescent aware of the outcome of his or her desire to excel C) Establishing an atmosphere of calm, trust, and unconditional acceptance D) Excluding parents from goal setting with the adolescent about anxious behaviors
The nurse is concerned that an African American client is experiencing cyanosis. Which of the following signs of cyanosis would the nurse look for in this client?
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