A Patient Being Evaluated for Abdominal Pain of Unknown Origin

question 187

Multiple Choice

A patient being evaluated for abdominal pain of unknown origin has a blood test for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) .The result is 5 ng/mL.Which question should the nurse ask in order to assess the significance of this result?

• A)"Did you eat or drink anything after midnight?"
• B)"Do you smoke cigarettes?"
• C)"How often do you exercise?"
• D)"Has your doctor told you that you may have cancer?"

Differentiate between various international and domestic HR practices and their importance in global operations.

Comprehend the significance of performance management in nurturing and evaluating employee performance.

Understand the implications of employee turnover and strategies to mitigate it.

Recognize the role of strategic objectives in guiding organizational endeavors.

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Definitions:

Abuses

Acts or situations that involve maltreatment or misuse, often resulting in harm or unfair treatment.

Outside Agents

External individuals or entities that influence or intervene in a system, situation, or organization, often bringing change or external perspectives.

Slippery Slope

A logical fallacy or argument that suggests taking a minor action will lead to major and increasingly negative consequences, without sufficient evidence for those outcomes.

Police Corruption

Unethical or criminal acts conducted by police officers, often for personal gain or to further the interests of the police force at the expense of public trust.