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Question 1 of 5

A smiling patient angrily states, "I will notcough and deep breathe." How will the nurse interpret this finding?

A. The patient's denotative meaning is wrong.

B. The patient's personal space was violated.

C. The patient's affect is inappropriate.

D. The patient's vocabulary is poor.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The patient's affect is inappropriate.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who has just been told that her ovarian cancer is terminal and that no curative options remain. What would be the priority nursing care for this patient at this time?

A. Provide emotional support to the patient and her family.

B. Implement distraction and relaxation techniques.

C. Offer to inform the patients family of this diagnosis.

D. Teach the patient about the importance of maintaining a positive attitude.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Provide emotional support to the patient and her family.

Question 3 of 5

An oncology nurse is caring for a patient who has developed erythema following radiation therapy. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do?

A. Periodically apply ice to the area.

B. Keep the area cleanly shaven.

C. Apply petroleum jelly to the affected area.

D. Avoid using soap on the treatment area.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Apply petroleum jelly to the affected area.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient with a postsurgical wound. When planning care, which goal will be the priority?

A. Reduce dependent nitrogen balance.

B. Maintain negative nitrogen balance.

C. Promote positive nitrogen balance.

D. Facilitate neutral nitrogen balance.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Promote positive nitrogen balance.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is providing an educational event to a local mens group about prostate cancer. The nurse should cite an increased risk of prostate cancer in what ethnic group?

A. Native Americans

B. Caucasian Americans

C. African Americans

D. Asian Americans

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: African Americans

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