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44. When death comes to active people, it usually is rather quick and not a result of prolonged illness.

20. Athletes participating in long- or ultra-long-distance races are at risk of suffering from hyponatremia.

32. Physical exertion requires increased oxygen uptake because it increases the muscle cells’ demand for adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

The nurse cares for a client after a partial gastrectomy with an anastomosis of the gastric stump to the jejunum ( Billroth III). Which nursing problem (diagnosis) is most appropriate when planning long term care for this patient?

21. Mutations in oncogenes can be inherited.

A patient receiving chemo and radiation for stage 3 colon cancer starts complaining of chest palpitations and muscle cramping. The lab work drawn shows elevated uric acid levels. The nurse knows it is likely that the patient is experiencing what oncological emergency?

The nurse cares for a client scheduled for chemotherapy treatments.  The nurse receives the laboratory results described  below: WBC   2.0 x 103/uL ↓ Platelets   30 x 103/uL ↓ Hemoglobin   6.5 g/dL ↓ Absolute neutrophil count (ANC)   0.75 K/uL ↓ Which is the best term used to describe the laboratory findings?

32. Health problems associated with genital warts include heart damage and arthritis.

The nurse provides teaching to a client newly diagnosed with neutropenia.  Which statements should the nurse include in this teaching?  Select all that apply (5).

The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with advanced colon cancer and an inoperable bowel obstruction due to a tumor.  Palliative surgery for a colostomy is scheduled.  The family asks why the procedure is being done.  Which is the best response by the nurse?