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Question 1 of 5

The husband of a client with cervical carcinoma in situ says to the nurse, 'The doctor just told my wife that her cancer is curable. Is the doctor just trying to make us feel better?' The nurse's most accurate response would be:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Cervical carcinoma in situ, when detected early, has a high cure rate with aggressive treatment, accurately addressing the husband's concern.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is evaluating the following rhythm strip on a client in the telemetry unit. The client is alert and oriented but complains of slight nausea after eating breakfast. What is the nurse's best action?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sinus tachycardia with mild symptoms warrants continued monitoring and assessment rather than immediate intervention.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is educating adolescent high school students about when to seek medical attention regarding suspected cancerous skin lesions. Which of the following are included in the nurse's teaching? The lesion has:

Correct Answer: A,B,C

Rationale: An irregular border, asymmetry, and increasing size are key characteristics of potentially cancerous skin lesions, particularly melanoma, as they indicate abnormal growth patterns and malignancy.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is presenting information to the public regarding steps to decrease the risk for cancer development. The nurse includes which information as a form of primary prevention?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer by protecting against the virus, making it a primary prevention strategy.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who received a transfusion of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) for an acute GI bleed related to accidental wantarin overdose. Which laboratory result would indicate the need for an additional unit of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) to correct the problem caused by the overdose?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: An INR of 3.7 indicates prolonged clotting time due to warfarin overdose, which FFP can correct by providing clotting factors.

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