The nurse is seeing clients in a clinic. Which client does the nurse assess further for the development of cancer?
a. Client with a cough that has lasted for 4 months
b. Client whose mother died of lung cancer
c. Client with a 10-pound weight gain
d. Woman whose last mammogram was 3 years ago
A
The seven warning signs of cancer include changes in bowel/bladder habits, a sore that does not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or a lump in the breast or elsewhere, indigestion or difficulty swallowing, obvious change in a wart/mole, and nagging cough/hoarseness. The other clients do not have warning signs of cancer.
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A) Encouraging the patient to adopt a later bedtime and earlier rising hour B) Encouraging the patient to avoid alcohol and hypnotic medications C) Teaching the patient deep breathing and coughing exercises to perform before going to bed D) Teaching the patient strategies for waking himself up when he experiences an apneic spell
A nurse implements a health promotion education programs for physically compromised adults. What is the most important reason to provide programming for this population?
a. Health promotion interventions are similar among those with disabilities. b. Establishment of health-promoting behaviors is difficult. c. Information and counseling is needed to prevent other health problems. d. Community resources can be accessed through these presentations.
The fetal heart rate baseline can be determined during periods of marked variability.
a. true b. false
State the names of instruments used to measure blood pressure and to record the heartbeat.
What will be an ideal response?