A patient with suspected malignant melanoma is referred to the dermatology clinic. The nurse knows to set up for what diagnostic test to rule out a skin malignancy?
A) Tzanck smear
B) Skin biopsy
C) Patch testing
D) Skin scrapings
B
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An older extended care resident was dying. The family came to visit, but one of the great-granddaughters had difficulty accepting the impending death. What is the best thing that the nurse can do to help her feel more comfortable?
a. Telling her that she probably should not visit if it upsets her so much. b. Tell her to avoid talking about the past and focus on the present. c. Ask her if she would like to brush the resident's hair. d. Ask the family to leave at the end of vi-siting hours so that they can rest.
A nurse is caring for elderly clients. Which of the following is the most significant safety threat to older clients?
A) Drowning B) Accidental falls C) Poisoning D) Electrical injury
Pacemaker insertion is the treatment for complete heart block
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The client is being treated with enteral feeding. Before administering the feeding, the nurse plans to elevate the head of the client's bed _____ degrees
a. 90 b. 45 c. 30 d. 15