A Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan Report of a Client Shows

question 16

Multiple Choice

A computerized tomography (CT) scan report of a client shows a 2 cm-tumor in the left breast and no signs of metastatic lesions in other parts of the body. Upon physical assessment, a nurse finds the presence of metastatic lymph nodes. How should the nurse document this condition in the medical record of the client according to the TNM classification?

• A) T0, Nx, M1
• B) Tx, N1, M1
• C) T1, N1, M0
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Endorphins

Natural chemicals produced in the brain that act as neurotransmitters to reduce pain and enhance pleasure.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions by traveling through the bloodstream to target organs.

Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis

The frustration-aggression hypothesis suggests that aggression is often the result of frustration, or blocked effort to achieve a goal.

Dollard

Referring to John Dollard, a psychologist who, along with Neal Miller, focused on the study of learning and behavior.