The Nurse Recognizes a Need for Instruction When the Patient

question 36

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes a need for instruction when the patient with a simple goiter says:

• A)"The lump on my throat is my enlarged thyroid."
• B)"Treatment will stop the enlargement of the goiter."
• C)"I am aware this goiter could develop into cancer."
• D)"I'm glad my treatment will make this thing go away."

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Definitions:

Requires ATP

Describes processes or actions in cells that need adenosine triphosphate for energy.

Concentration Differences

The variance in the amount of a substance in different areas, leading to diffusion from high to low concentration.

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.

Concentration Differences

Variations in the amount of a particular substance within a given volume, leading to a gradient that can cause diffusion.