The nurse understands what major difference between benign and malignant tumors? Malignant tumors: 1. Are encapsulated and immovable 2. Grow at a faster rate than benign tumors 3. Invade adjacent tissue and metastasize 4. Cause death, whereas benign tumors do not

A client is scheduled for a biopsy of her right breast. Which statement by the client indicates that client understands the purpose of the biopsy? 1. "The biopsy will confirm whether the tumor is benign or malignant." 2. "The biopsy will show where the tumor has spread if it is malignant." 3. "The biopsy will help identify how fast the tumor is growing." 4. "The biopsy will indicate which other organs the tumor is affecting."

The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated with a temporary radioactive cervical implant. What will be an important nursing action? 1. Use only the special laundry containers that are placed in the client's room. 2. Flush the toilet at least twice when emptying the client's bedpan. 3. Carefully protect the radiation markings on the client's abdomen. 4. Do not spend an excessive amount of time at the client's bedside.

The nurse is reviewing the daily serum laboratory results for a client who is receiving chemotherapy. Which laboratory finding would be important to report to the physician? 1. Hemoglobin 10 g/L (100 mmol/L) 2. Leukocytes 3000 mm3 (3 × 109/L) 3. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 25 mg/dL (9.1 mmol/L) 4. Platelets 105,000 mm3 (105 × 109/L)

A 55-year-old male client confides in the nurse that he is concerned about his sexual function. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "How often do you have sexual relations?" 2. "Please share with me more about your concerns." 3. "You are still young and have nothing to be concerned about." 4. "You should not have a decline in testosterone until you are in your 80s."

During the admission assessment of a client with advanced ovarian cancer, the nurse recognizes which manifestation as typical of the disease? 1. Diarrhea 2. Hypermenorrhea 3. Abnormal bleeding 4. Abdominal distention

The nurse is caring for a client following a mastectomy. Which nursing intervention would assist in preventing lymphedema of the affected arm? 1.Placing cool compresses on the affected arm 2.Elevating the affected arm on a pillow above heart level 3. Avoiding arm exercises in the immediate postoperative period 4. Maintaining an intravenous site below the antecubital area on the affected side

The home health care nurse is visiting a client who has undergone a mastectomy. The nurse determines that the client demonstrates greatest adjustment to the loss of the breast if which behavior is noted? 1.The client looks at the surgical site. 2.The client performs the prescribed arm exercises. 3.The client takes the pain medication as prescribed. 4.The client has read all of the postoperative materials provided by the hospital nurse.

The clinic nurse has conducted a health screening clinic to identify clients who are at risk for cervical cancer. The nurse is reviewing the assessment findings in the records of the clients who attended the clinic. Which client is at lowest risk for developing this type of cancer? 1.A multiparity client 2.A single white client 3.A client with a history of chronic cervicitis 4.A client who had early, frequent intercourse with multiple sexual partners

A community health nurse is providing an educational session on cancer of the cervix for women living in the community. The nurse informs the community residents that which is an early sign of this type of cancer? 1. Abdominal pain 2. Constant and profuse bleeding 3. Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting 4. Dark and foul-smelling vaginal drainage

The nurse is counseling a woman about decreasing her risk for cervical cancer. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further counseling? 1. "I need to seek prompt treatment for vaginitis." 2. "Condoms are needed only if I do not trust a new partner." 3. "A partner who is uncircumcised will present an increased risk." 4. "I need to keep appointments for Pap tests at the frequency advised by my health care provider."

The community nurse is conducting a health promotion program at a local school and is discussing the risk factors associated with cervical cancer. Which are risk factors for cervical cancer? Select all that apply. 1. Smoking 2. Multiple sex partners 3. Human papillomavirus infection 4. Annual gynecological examinations 5. First intercourse before 17 years of age

The nurse is caring for a client with cancer of the prostate who has undergone a prostatectomy. Which action should the nurse include in discharge instructions? 1. Avoid driving the car for a few days. 2. Restrict fluid intake to prevent incontinence. 3. Avoid lifting objects heavier than 20 lb (9 kg) for at least 6 weeks. 4. Notify the health care provider if small blood clots are noticed during urination.

The nurse is interviewing a middle-aged woman with a history of fibrocystic disorder of the breasts. Which statements made by the client indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply. 1. "I might experience pain in my underarm region." 2. "My symptoms will decrease just before menstruation." 3. "After I experience menopause, my symptoms may lessen." 4. "Taking oral contraceptives now will increase my symptoms." 5. "Upon self-breast examination, I may detect lumpiness in the upper, outer area of my breasts."

The clinic nurse has provided instructions regarding home care measures to a female client diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Which statement, if made by the client, indicates an understanding of these measures? 1. "I need to avoid tight-fitting clothing." 2. "I need to douche once in the morning and once in the evening." 3. "I need to see a health care provider to get an intrauterine device for birth control." 4. "I need to wear tampons instead of sanitary pads when I have my menstrual period."

An adolescent seen in the health care clinic has been diagnosed with endometriosis. The client asks the clinic nurse to describe this condition. Which response should the nurse provide? 1. "It always causes infertility." 2. "It causes the cessation of menstruation." 3. "It is the presence of tissue outside the uterus." 4. "It is also is known as primary dysmenorrhea."

While taking a health history on a 20-year-old female client, the nurse learns that the client is taking miconazole. The nurse is justified in presuming that this client has what medical condition? A) Bacterial vaginosis B) Human papillomavirus (HPV) C) Candidiasis D) Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with gonorrhea who has presented at the clinic. The nurse should include what in the care plan for this client? A) The client may benefit from oral contraceptives. B) The client must avoid use of tampons. C) The client is susceptible to urinary incontinence. D) The client should also be treated for chlamydia.

A client is scheduled for a biopsy of her right breast. Which statement by the client indicates that client understands the purpose of the biopsy? 1. "The biopsy will confirm whether the tumor is benign or malignant." 2. "The biopsy will show where the tumor has spread if it is malignant." 3. "The biopsy will help identify how fast the tumor is growing." 4. "The biopsy will indicate which other organs the tumor is affecting."

A nurse is caring for a pregnant client with active herpes. The teaching plan for this client should include which of the following? A) Babies delivered vaginally may become infected with the virus. B) Recommended treatment is excision of the herpes lesions. C) Pain generally does not occur with a herpes outbreak during pregnancy. D) Pregnancy may exacerbate the mother's symptoms, but poses no risk to the infant.