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A nurse is interviewing a patient who just received news that he has pancreatic cancer. The patient tells the nurse that getting cancer could never happen to him. Which defense mechanism is this patient demonstrating? A. Projection B. Denial C. Displacement D. Repression (Ans- B A patient's health history of breast cancer that runs in the family is what type of risk factor? (Ans- Non-modifiable risk factor Laws affecting nursing practice (Think PHMPG) (Ans- -Right of Privacy...

NURS 5315: Advanced Pathophysiology UTA Exam 1 LATEST UPDATED 2024 Atrophy Correct Answer: 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 stimula...

1. Which statement best defines concepts to be included in a teaching plan for a patient with cancer? a. Cancer is a group of diseases. The cancer cells are different from the cells in the tissue of its origin in both the growth and spreading of abnormal cells. b. Cancer is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Many hospitals have the highest number of patients with this diagnosis. c. Americans who have a diagnosis of cancer die within 1 year or less. d. When a person is ...

Exam 1: NUR209/ NUR 209 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: A patient has the following risk factors for melanoma. Which risk factor should the nurse assign as the priority focus of patient teaching?a. The patient has multiple dysplastic nevi. b. The patient is fair-skinned and has blue eyes. c. The patient's mother died of a malignant melanoma. d. The patient uses a tanning booth throughou...

HESI Exam: NUR201 / NUR 201 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: *A patient is admitted to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain. The nursing intervention that should be implemented first is Answer: measurement of vital signs Question: The nurse identifies a need for additional teaching when a patient with acute infectious diarrhea states, Answer: "I may use over-the-count...

Test Bank for Genetics: Analysis and Principles 8e 8th Edition by Robert Brooker. Full Chapters test bank are included. Chapter 1 to 29 PART I INTRODUCTION 1 Overview of Genetics PART II PATTERNS OF INHERITANCE 2 Chromosome Transmission During Cell Division and Sexual Reproduction 3 Mendelian Inheritance 4 Extensions of Mendelian Inheritance 5 Non-Mendelian Inheritance 6 Genetic Linkage and Mapping in Eukaryotes 7 Genetic Transfer and Mapping in Bacteria 8 Variation in Chromosome...

Pharmacotherapy Principles and Practice 5th Edition Chisholm-Burns Test Bank ISBN10: 6 ISBN: 9445 Table of Contents : 1.Introduction 2. Geriatrics 3. Pediatrics 4. Palliative Care Part II Disorders of Organ Systems Section 1 Cardiovascular Disorders 5. Hypertension 6. Heart Failure 7. Stable Ischemic Heart Disease 8. Acute Coronary Syndromes 9. Arrhythmias 10. Venous Thromboembolism 11. Stroke 12. Dyslipidemias 13. Hypovolemic Shock Section 2 Respiratory Disorders 14. Asthma 15. Chronic Obstruct...

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BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Practice Exam Version 2 (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales|100% Correct| Grade A- Nightingale Q: What types of medications should the nurse expect to administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress episode? A. Vasodilators and hormones. B. Analgesics and sedatives. C. Anticoagulants and expectorants. D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Answer: D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Rationale Besides supplemental oxygen, this...