When teaching a client about benign neoplasms, the nurse would state that:
a. They are able to multiply quickly and spread to distant body parts.
b. They are irregular in shape with fingerlike projections.
c. They are not cancerous and are usually harmless.
d. They are usually found in infection-fighting organs such as lymphatic tissue.
C
Benign neoplasms are nonmalignant growths that develop slowly; they are encapsulated and well-defined and do not pose a major health problem unless they are found in areas that interfere with vital functions.
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A patient who has been experiencing dysmenorrhea has been diagnosed with endometriosis. The patient asks how this condition is responsible for her pain. What information should the nurse include when teaching the patient about the disorder?
1. The endometrial tissue located outside of the uterus responds to the hormones responsible for menstruation. 2. Elevated levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) during menstruation are causing the endometrial tissue to contract, resulting in pain. 3. The shedding of the endometrial lining during menstruation is the cause of the cramping. 4. The loss of blood during the menstrual period is causing a hormonal imbalance that is the underlying cause of the pain.
Which of the following statements accurately describe the relationship between therapeutic communication and the nursing process? Select all that apply
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A client describes breast swelling and tenderness. What piece of data would be most important for the nurse to gather initially?
1. Timing of the symptoms 2. Birth control method 3. Method of breast self-examination 4. Diet history