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folubunmi

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A 50-year-old woman is to undergo a modified radical mastectomy. The nurse knows that this procedure involves the removal of
 
  a. all breast tissue, chest muscles, and axillary lymph nodes
  b. all breast tissue and axillary lymph nodes, while preserving the chest muscles
  c. internal breast tissue only
  d. the tumor and 2 to 3 centimeters of surrounding tissue

Question 2

With regard to the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs), nurses should be aware that:
 
  a. Return to fertility can take several weeks after the device is removed.
  b. IUDs containing copper can provide an emergency contraception option if in-serted within a few days of unprotected intercourse.
  c. IUDs offer the same protection against sexually transmitted infections as the di-aphragm.
  d. Consent forms are not needed for IUD insertion.


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aliotak

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The removal of these tissues is classified as a modified radical mastectomy. A radical mastectomy is performed when all breast tissue, chest muscles, and axillary lymph nodes are removed

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Return to fertility is immediate after removal of the IUD.
B The woman has up to 8 days to insert the IUD after unprotected sex.
C IUDs offer no protection for sexually transmitted infections.
D A consent form is required for insertion, as is a negative pregnancy test.


folubunmi

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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