A Client with Cancer Expresses Interest in Increasing His Activity

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client with cancer expresses interest in increasing his activity level.The nurse begins by assessing baseline data regarding the client's current activity patterns.The nurse uses professional standards to develop a plan of care for this client.Professional standards are important because they:

• A) Are developed by government agencies
• B) Establish scientifically proven guidelines
• C) Shift responsibility for the plan of care from the nurse
• D) Are required by all healthcare organizations

Distinguish between various cardiac dysrhythmias and their characteristics.

Recognize the correct steps to mitigate common issues in ECG tracings.

Identify the role of exercise in evaluating cardiac function.

Understand the principles and application of spirometry.

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Definitions:

Family Planning

The practice of controlling the number and spacing of offspring through the use of contraception or fertility control.

Vas Deferens

The duct through which sperm travels from the testicle to the urethra, essential for the delivery of male gametes to the female reproductive tract.

Male Sterilization

A form of contraception involving a surgical procedure (vasectomy) that makes a man permanently unable to father children.

Laparoscopy

A form of tubal ligation using a viewing lens (the laparoscope) to locate the fallopian tubes and another instrument to cut or block and close them.