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danielfitts88 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The student nurse is teaching a community group about risk factors for colorectal cancer. Based on risk factors, which patient has the highest risk for developing colorectal cancer?

a. 50-year-old male who has been exposed to arsenic in the workplace
b. 45-year-old female with a doctorate degree in psychology who smokes occasionally
c. 38-year-old female who had her first child 1 year ago
d. 29-year-old male who has had Crohn disease since the age of 13

Question 2

Which statement(s) demonstrates application of the nursing process? (Select all that apply.)

a. Performing a head-to-toe assessment.
b. Updating the patient care plan on a week-ly basis.
c. Evaluating if patient goals have been met.
d. Determining if nursing interventions need to be changed based on lack of patient progress toward meeting goals.
e. Ensuring that all personnel caring for the patient are implementing the care plan and working toward the same goal.

abctaiwan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Inflammatory diseases of the colon increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Arsenic exposure places the patient at risk for lung cancer. Women with a high level of education have been found to fall into the high-risk category for developing breast cancer, as well as having the first child after the age of 30.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D, E
The nursing care plan should be updated as necessary, not just on a weekly basis. Concepts of the nursing process are demonstrated by performing orderly, logical head-to-toe assessments, as well as ongoing evaluation of patient goals and interventions to meet those goals.