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Chapter 04: Perspectives in Global Health Care (Stanhope: Public Health Nursing, 8th Ed)
Chapter 04: Perspectives in Global Health Care (Stanhope: Public Health Nursing, 8th Ed)
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[Show more]A chemotherapy drug that causes alopecia is prescribed for a patient. Which action 
should the 
nurse take to support the patient's self-esteem? 
a. Encourage the patient to purchase a wig or hat to wear when hair loss begins. 
b. Suggest that the patient limit social contacts until regrowth of th...
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Add to cartA chemotherapy drug that causes alopecia is prescribed for a patient. Which action 
should the 
nurse take to support the patient's self-esteem? 
a. Encourage the patient to purchase a wig or hat to wear when hair loss begins. 
b. Suggest that the patient limit social contacts until regrowth of th...
A lymph node biopsy is most often performed to diagnose: 
a. Leukemia 
b. Cause of lymphedma 
c. Hemorrhagic tendencies 
d. Neoplastic cells in lymph nodes - ANS: D. Neoplastic cells in lymph nodes 
Lymph node biopsy is usually done to determine whether malignant cells are present in 
lymph nodes a...
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Add to cartA lymph node biopsy is most often performed to diagnose: 
a. Leukemia 
b. Cause of lymphedma 
c. Hemorrhagic tendencies 
d. Neoplastic cells in lymph nodes - ANS: D. Neoplastic cells in lymph nodes 
Lymph node biopsy is usually done to determine whether malignant cells are present in 
lymph nodes a...
A chemotherapy drug that causes alopecia is prescribed for a patient. Which action 
should the 
nurse take to support the patient's self-esteem? 
a. Encourage the patient to purchase a wig or hat to wear when hair loss begins. 
b. Suggest that the patient limit social contacts until regrowth of th...
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Add to cartA chemotherapy drug that causes alopecia is prescribed for a patient. Which action 
should the 
nurse take to support the patient's self-esteem? 
a. Encourage the patient to purchase a wig or hat to wear when hair loss begins. 
b. Suggest that the patient limit social contacts until regrowth of th...
_ is the brain of a computer. 
A. Hardware 
B. CPU 
C. Memory 
D. Disk - B. CPU 
_ is the physical aspect of the computer that can be seen. 
A. Hardware 
B. Software 
C. Operating system 
D. Application program - A. Hardware 
_ is the physical aspect of the computer that can be seen. 
A. Hardware 
...
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Add to cart_ is the brain of a computer. 
A. Hardware 
B. CPU 
C. Memory 
D. Disk - B. CPU 
_ is the physical aspect of the computer that can be seen. 
A. Hardware 
B. Software 
C. Operating system 
D. Application program - A. Hardware 
_ is the physical aspect of the computer that can be seen. 
A. Hardware 
...
A 52-yr-old patient has a new diagnosis of pernicious anemia. The nurse determines 
that the 
patient understands the teaching about the disorder when the patient states, 
a. "I need to start eating more red meat and liver." 
b. "I will stop having a glass of wine with dinner." 
c. "I could ch...
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Add to cartA 52-yr-old patient has a new diagnosis of pernicious anemia. The nurse determines 
that the 
patient understands the teaching about the disorder when the patient states, 
a. "I need to start eating more red meat and liver." 
b. "I will stop having a glass of wine with dinner." 
c. "I could ch...
A 33-yr-old patient has recently been diagnosed with stage II cervical cancer. Which 
statement by the nurse best explains the diagnosis? 
a. "The cancer is found at the point of origin only." 
b. "Tumor cells have been identified in the cervical region." 
c. "The cancer has been identified in...
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Add to cartA 33-yr-old patient has recently been diagnosed with stage II cervical cancer. Which 
statement by the nurse best explains the diagnosis? 
a. "The cancer is found at the point of origin only." 
b. "Tumor cells have been identified in the cervical region." 
c. "The cancer has been identified in...
7 Guidelines of Writing Goals & Expected Outcomes - 1. Patient centered goals or 
outcomes 
2. Singular goal or outcome 
3. Observable 
4. Measurable 
5. Time-limited 
6. Mutual factors 
7. Realistic 
Collaborative Interventions - Interventions that require cooperation among healthcare 
profess...
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Add to cart7 Guidelines of Writing Goals & Expected Outcomes - 1. Patient centered goals or 
outcomes 
2. Singular goal or outcome 
3. Observable 
4. Measurable 
5. Time-limited 
6. Mutual factors 
7. Realistic 
Collaborative Interventions - Interventions that require cooperation among healthcare 
profess...
Accuracy for 
identifying nursing diagnoses is dependent on what? - Careful analysis and clustering of 
patient data, followed by verification of the specific nursing diagnoses for use with each 
individual patient 
Actual Nursing Diagnoses - Describes the response of a patient to a current need,...
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Add to cartAccuracy for 
identifying nursing diagnoses is dependent on what? - Careful analysis and clustering of 
patient data, followed by verification of the specific nursing diagnoses for use with each 
individual patient 
Actual Nursing Diagnoses - Describes the response of a patient to a current need,...
A patient has just experienced a cardiac arrest on the unit. The nurse has implemented 
the acute care plan for management of code situations. What is the next step the nurse 
should take? 
a. Resume all interventions for previously identified nursing diagnoses. 
b. Perform the steps of the nursin...
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Add to cartA patient has just experienced a cardiac arrest on the unit. The nurse has implemented 
the acute care plan for management of code situations. What is the next step the nurse 
should take? 
a. Resume all interventions for previously identified nursing diagnoses. 
b. Perform the steps of the nursin...
7. What phrase best describes the essence of critical thinking? 
a. Understanding without conscious reasoning 
b. Providing care based on nursing experience 
c. Consulting with a primary care provider 
d. Seeking solutions to problems - d. Seeking solutions to problems 
Seeking solutions to problems...
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Add to cart7. What phrase best describes the essence of critical thinking? 
a. Understanding without conscious reasoning 
b. Providing care based on nursing experience 
c. Consulting with a primary care provider 
d. Seeking solutions to problems - d. Seeking solutions to problems 
Seeking solutions to problems...
A new graduate nurse explains a new approach in the positioning of patients with 
chronic low back pain. The nurse preceptor responds, "That is not the way we do it 
here." The preceptor's response illustrates which error in critical thinking? 
a. Lack of information 
b. Erroneous assumptions 
...
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Add to cartA new graduate nurse explains a new approach in the positioning of patients with 
chronic low back pain. The nurse preceptor responds, "That is not the way we do it 
here." The preceptor's response illustrates which error in critical thinking? 
a. Lack of information 
b. Erroneous assumptions 
...
A nurse has been asked to care for a patient who is an inmate from a nearby prison. 
During 
shift report, the nurse asks, "Why was the man convicted and imprisoned?" Another 
nurse 
responds that this is not important since nurses are required to provide compassionate 
care for 
all people ...
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Add to cartA nurse has been asked to care for a patient who is an inmate from a nearby prison. 
During 
shift report, the nurse asks, "Why was the man convicted and imprisoned?" Another 
nurse 
responds that this is not important since nurses are required to provide compassionate 
care for 
all people ...
1. The sister of a patient diagnosed with BRCA gene-related breast cancer asks the 
nurse, "Do you think I should be tested for the gene?" Which response by the nurse is 
most appropriate? 
"In most cases, breast cancer is not caused by having the BRCA gene." 
"It depends on how you will feel...
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Add to cart1. The sister of a patient diagnosed with BRCA gene-related breast cancer asks the 
nurse, "Do you think I should be tested for the gene?" Which response by the nurse is 
most appropriate? 
"In most cases, breast cancer is not caused by having the BRCA gene." 
"It depends on how you will feel...
A 58-year-old female with a history of diabetes presents for a routine physical 
examination. A urinalysis 
is obtained and evaluated. The results indicate the 
presence of glucose in the urine. The nurse recognizes that this indicates which of the 
following? 
A. Serum glucose of 150 mg/dl 
B. Se...
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Add to cartA 58-year-old female with a history of diabetes presents for a routine physical 
examination. A urinalysis 
is obtained and evaluated. The results indicate the 
presence of glucose in the urine. The nurse recognizes that this indicates which of the 
following? 
A. Serum glucose of 150 mg/dl 
B. Se...
A 75-year-old man was at home watching television with his wife when he began 
displaying strange symptoms. His wife called 911 and stated "Something is wrong with 
my husband. He won't answer me when I speak to him. He is staring straight ahead, 
and drooling from his mouth. Please send an amb...
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Add to cartA 75-year-old man was at home watching television with his wife when he began 
displaying strange symptoms. His wife called 911 and stated "Something is wrong with 
my husband. He won't answer me when I speak to him. He is staring straight ahead, 
and drooling from his mouth. Please send an amb...
A 35-year-old patient diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma is undergoing chemotherapy, 
which leaves her unable to help care for her three young children. As a result, her 
husband has to miss work often to care for her and the children. Which best describes 
this situation? 
a. Personal identity 
...
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Add to cartA 35-year-old patient diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma is undergoing chemotherapy, 
which leaves her unable to help care for her three young children. As a result, her 
husband has to miss work often to care for her and the children. Which best describes 
this situation? 
a. Personal identity 
...
A 42-year old client has been laid off from his management job and has several unpaid 
bills. He is going through a divorce after 17 years of marriage. He has been seeking 
counseling with his pastor. He does not have a healthcare provider because he rarely 
gets sick and his parents never took h...
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Add to cartA 42-year old client has been laid off from his management job and has several unpaid 
bills. He is going through a divorce after 17 years of marriage. He has been seeking 
counseling with his pastor. He does not have a healthcare provider because he rarely 
gets sick and his parents never took h...
A 42-year old client has been laid off from his management job and has several unpaid 
bills. He is going through a divorce after 17 years of marriage. He has been seeking 
counseling with his pastor. He does not have a healthcare provider because he rarely 
gets sick and his parents never took h...
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Add to cartA 42-year old client has been laid off from his management job and has several unpaid 
bills. He is going through a divorce after 17 years of marriage. He has been seeking 
counseling with his pastor. He does not have a healthcare provider because he rarely 
gets sick and his parents never took h...
A client tells the nurse that the hospital food is "terrible." The nurse asks what foods the 
client would prefer based on his cultural customs. She then contacts the dietary 
department to determine whether adjustments can be made. After the next meal, the 
nurse asks the client whether the fo...
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Add to cartA client tells the nurse that the hospital food is "terrible." The nurse asks what foods the 
client would prefer based on his cultural customs. She then contacts the dietary 
department to determine whether adjustments can be made. After the next meal, the 
nurse asks the client whether the fo...
A 44-year-old man is diagnosed with hypertension and receives a prescription for 
benazepril (Lotensin). After the nurse teaches him about the medication, which 
statement by the patient indicates his correct understanding? 
A "If I take this medication, I will not need to follow a special diet....
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Add to cartA 44-year-old man is diagnosed with hypertension and receives a prescription for 
benazepril (Lotensin). After the nurse teaches him about the medication, which 
statement by the patient indicates his correct understanding? 
A "If I take this medication, I will not need to follow a special diet....
A Canadian patient reports to the licensed practical nurse that he has purchased a drug 
from a retail outlet and taken it without the supervision of a healthcare professional. 
Which drug could this patient be referring to? - - Nicotine gum 
- Acetylsalicylic acid 
- Lower-dose ibuprofen 
A patie...
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Add to cartA Canadian patient reports to the licensed practical nurse that he has purchased a drug 
from a retail outlet and taken it without the supervision of a healthcare professional. 
Which drug could this patient be referring to? - - Nicotine gum 
- Acetylsalicylic acid 
- Lower-dose ibuprofen 
A patie...
A Canadian patient reports to the licensed practical nurse that he has purchased a drug 
from a retail outlet and taken it without the supervision of a healthcare professional. 
Which drug could this patient be referring to? - - Nicotine gum 
- Acetylsalicylic acid 
- Lower-dose ibuprofen 
A patie...
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Add to cartA Canadian patient reports to the licensed practical nurse that he has purchased a drug 
from a retail outlet and taken it without the supervision of a healthcare professional. 
Which drug could this patient be referring to? - - Nicotine gum 
- Acetylsalicylic acid 
- Lower-dose ibuprofen 
A patie...
1983 Orphan Drug Act - This act enables the FDA to promote the research and 
marketing of drugs needed for the treatment of rare diseases. 
Biologic therapies - Biologic agents are large complex proteins manufactured in living 
system such as microorganism or within plant or animal cells. Transfor...
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Add to cart1983 Orphan Drug Act - This act enables the FDA to promote the research and 
marketing of drugs needed for the treatment of rare diseases. 
Biologic therapies - Biologic agents are large complex proteins manufactured in living 
system such as microorganism or within plant or animal cells. Transfor...
a biologic product that is close in structure and function to an existing approved biologic 
product - biosimilar 
act passed by Congress in 1970, composite law designed to improve the administration 
and regulation of the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of drugs that require 
control...
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Add to carta biologic product that is close in structure and function to an existing approved biologic 
product - biosimilar 
act passed by Congress in 1970, composite law designed to improve the administration 
and regulation of the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of drugs that require 
control...
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