NUR 2392 Exam 1 Multidimensional Care II MDC 2 - Rasmussen
A nurse should instruct a pt with a positive family history of colon cancer to adhere to which of the following lifestyle modifications?✓ Encourage baseline colonoscopy screening
Which of these lab results would be a priority for a nurse to monitor for a pt that is dehydrated?✓ Sodium
Caring for a pt. who presents new onset of seizures confusion and muscle tremors. pt lab shows hypomagnesemia. Which of the following would be the cause of hypomagnesemia?✓ Alcoholism
Caring for a pt. with HF who is getting diuretics and beta- blockers. which of the following fluid and electrolyte imbalances would the nurse anticipate?✓ Hypokalemia
Which of the following causes hypovolemia?
✓ V/D 1 / 2
What is the difference between benign and malignant tumor cells?✓ A benign tumor has not migrated to another site and is not as harmful whereas malignant tumor has migrated and is Ca.
pt ask the nurse how radiation works to destroy ca cells. what is the best response?✓ The goal of radiation therapy is to destroy the ca cells while minimizing further damage in the body
pt asks nurse to explain radiation exposure refers to which of these are correct ✓ That refers to the amount of radiation delivered.
pt. would like to know what it means that her breast ca has metastasized what does this mean?✓ Ca cells have moved from their primary site.
pt. undergoing chemo is receiving education about reduction of infection risk. which of these actions is the most important in reducing that risk during chemo?✓ Hand Hygiene
A tumor was staged as T4 N3 M0 what does this mean?✓ The tumor is large has not metastasized and has much node involvement.
An outdoor construction worker with profuse diaphoresis is at risk for which of the following conditions?✓ Hyponatremia
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