Which of the Following Information Obtained by the Nurse About

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following information obtained by the nurse about a client with colon cancer who is scheduled for external radiation therapy to the abdomen indicates a need for client teaching?

• A)The client swims in a pool 5 days a week.
• B)The client has a history of dental caries.
• C)The client eats frequently during the day.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Conduction

The system of electrical signals that initiate and coordinate the contractions of the heart muscle, ensuring it beats in an efficient and synchronized manner.

AV Node

The Atrioventricular Node, a part of the heart's electrical system that delays the transmission of electrical impulses from the atria to the ventricles.

Semilunar Valves

Heart valves located at the exits of the right and left ventricles of the heart, preventing backflow of blood into the ventricles; includes the aortic and pulmonary valves.

Ventricular Diastole

is a phase of the heart cycle during which the ventricles relax and fill with blood following contraction.