You are giving a report in your pathophysiology class. The subject of your report is cancer cells. In differentiating between benign and malignant cells, what characteristics would you cite? Select all that apply.
A) Rate of growth
B) Ability to cause death
C) Size of cells
D) Cell contents
E) Ability to spread
Question 2The nurse admits a 79-year-old to the nursing home with differential diagnosis of dementia. Recently, the client has exhibited symptoms that include persistent elevation of his temperature, chronic diarrhea, and some palsy.
Which of the following assessments should the health care team pursue? A) HIV testing
B) An x-ray to test for a fecal impaction
C) Testing for Parkinson's disease
D) A complete nutritional assessment
Question 3The nursing instructor is discussing the difference between normal cells and cancer cells with the pre-nursing class in pathophysiology. What would the instructor cite as a characteristic of a cancer cell?
A) Malignant cells contain more fibronectin.
B) The cell membrane of malignant cells contains proteins called tumor-specific antigens.
C) Chromosomes are commonly found to be strong.
D) Nuclei of cancer cells are large and regularly shaped.
Question 4Urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia, retention, and incontinence are common with aging. These occur because of (Select all that apply.)
a. weakened musculature in the bladder and urethra.
b. 1,000 to 2,000 mL fluids per 24 hours.
c. diminished neurologic sensation combined with decreased bladder capacity.
d. increased hormonal changes and muscle strength.
e. the effects of medications such as diuretics.
Question 5During a home visit the nurse notes that an older patient has a tray of many types of vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements on the kitchen counter.
The patient was recently discharged from the hospital after having an acute myocardial infarction. What should the nurse instruct the patient about these supplements? A) Continue taking the supplements but only with meals
B) Stop taking the vitamins and other supplements until further notice
C) Take the vitamins but do not exceed the recommended daily allowances for older adults
D) Check with the health care provider to identify any supplements that may produce adverse interactions with prescribed medication
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