The nurse assesses a possible melanoma on the client's skin. Which characteristic does the lesion have that is consistent with a melanoma?
1. Regular borders
2. Larger than 6 mm
3. Symmetrical borders
4. Reddened coloration
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2. Melanomas are usually larger than 6 mm in diameter.
1, 3, and 4. In addition, melanomas are usually asymmetrical lesions with irregular borders and blue, black, or variegated coloring.
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During meiosis, a pair of chromosomes may fail to separate completely, which is known as a disjunction. The nurse is aware that it may cause which of the following monosomy conditions?
A) Turner syndrome B) Sickle cell anemia C) Cystic fibrosis D) Alzheimer's disease
What is the term for the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen that takes place at the alveolar level?
a. Tachypnea b. Internal respiration c. External respiration d. Bradypnea
The nurse is explaining fetal circulation to a group of nursing students. Which should be included in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. After birth the ductus venosus remains open, but the other shunts close. b. The foramen ovale shunts blood from the right atrium to the left atrium. c. The ductus venosus shunts blood from the liver to the inferior vena cava. d. The ductus arteriosus shunts blood from the right ventricle to the left ventricle.
The nurse is preparing to administer IV fluids to her client. The client has been ordered a colloid fluid. Which fluid order should the nurse question?
1. Plasma protein fraction (Plasmanate) 2. Dextran 40 (Gentran 40) 3. Plasmalyte 4. Albumin (Albuminar)