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NURS 5315 – Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 1. Atrophy - E. Cells decrease in size P. Still functional; imbalance between protein synthesis and degradation. Essentially there is an increase in the catabolism of intracellular organelles, reducing structural components of cell Physiologic: thymus gland in early childhood Pathological: disuse (muscle atrophy d/ decrease workload, pressure, use, blood supply, nutrition, hormonal stimulation, or nervous stimulation) Hyperplasia - E: cells inc...

A client is receiving chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. Which assessment finding indicates a chemotherapy-induced complication? Urine output of 400 ml in 8 hours Serum potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L Blood pressure of 120/64 to 130/72 mm HgSodium level of 142 mEq/L, - Answer- Serum potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L A client receiving external radiation to the left thorax to treat lung cancer has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for impaired skin integrity. Which intervention should be part of this...

Carcinogen :~~ An agent that can cause cancer; can be chemicals, viruses, hormones, ionizing radiation, or solid materials. 1. Alter the DNA of the cell, which will either causes the cell to be repair or die. 2. Tobacco smoke thought to be the single most lethal chemical carcinogen, accounts for at least 30% of cancer deaths in human. Carcinogenesis :~~ Process of transforming normal cells into malignant cells Thrombocytopenia :~~ A decrease in the number of circulating platele...

Test Bank Prioritization Delegation and Assignment 4th Edition LaCharity Table of Contents Chapter 1. Pain ........................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 2. Cancer ....................................................................................................................... 9 Chapter 3. Immunologic Problems ............................................................................................ ...

Exam 1: NUR2790/ NUR 2790 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Professional Nursing III Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: The nurse is developing a plan of care for the client experiencing neutrope- nia secondary to chemotherapy. The nurse plans to Answer: Teach the client and family about the need for hand hygiene Q: A client with prostate cancer is receiving chemotherapy. The client devel- ops thrombocytopenia. The nurse considers which of the fol...

Nura 215 Cancer and Anemia Test Questions and Answers education about colostomies after colorectal cancer surgeries - Answer-takes up to 2-3 days post op till it starts working stool will be immediately liquid and may stay depending on location of surgery. emptied freq post op due to gas buildup ascending colostomy - Answer-liquid transverse colostomy - Answer-pasty descending colostomy - Answer-solid possible continent of stool grading - Answer-classifies cellular aspects of the ...

beginning with the initial phase, place the stages of a cell's life cycle in order - mitosis (m) resting phase (g0) creation of RNA and proteins (g1) synthesis of dna (s) creation of RNA (g2) which distinctive features would be typical of normal cell reproduction - cellular division is called mitosis cells reproduction is regulated by hormones cells require cardiovascular system access for nutrients which characteristic reflects benign tumor development from parent cells - benign tumor...

Cancer treatment is based on: - Answer-the cell of origin of the cancer Cancer treatment options focus on: - Answer-removing or destroying cancer cells and preventing the continued abnormal cell growth and differentiation Cancer treatment can be: - Answer-curative or palliative Client factors that guide cancer treatment plan - Answer-age, childbearing desire, pregnancy, current state of health, expected lifespan Adjuvant treatment - Answer-What is given in addition to the primary treatment...

anaplasia not differentiated, nucleus has irregular shape, size, tissue structure is abnormal. metastasis the spread of cancer cells from the site of the original tumor to distant tissues and organs through other blood or lymphatic vessels. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More benign tumor tumor that grows slowly has a well-defined capsule, non-invasive, well-differentiated, low mitotic ind...

ATI CBC 3 Review Exam Questions And Answers Cancer treatment is based on: - ANS the cell of origin of the cancer Cancer treatment options focus on: - ANS removing or destroying cancer cells and preventing the continued abnormal cell growth and differentiation Cancer treatment can be: - ANS curative or palliative Client factors that guide cancer treatment plan - ANS age, childbearing desire, pregnancy, current state of health, expected lifespan Adjuvant treatment - ...