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The nurse is providing discharge instruction for a client recently diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further education?
 
  A) I will use my peak flow meter every day for 2 weeks.
  B) I will use my peak flow meter when I feel that I am catching a cold.
  C) I will use my peak flow meter prior to going to bed.
  D) I will use my peak flow meter before and after taking my medication.

Question 2

An older male patient diagnosed with prostate cancer is not prescribed any treatment. What does the nurse realize as the reason for this treatment approach?
 
  1. The cancer is slow growing.
  2. The patient will not survive treatment.
  3. The patient has less than 10 years to live.
  4. The cancer is growing quickly and no treatment will be helpful.


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JaynaD87

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Prostate cancer in older men is slow growing, and watchful waiting is a realistic option for older men.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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