1. a nurse in a clinical is caring for a middle age adult who states, "the

doctor says that since I am at an average risk for colon cancer, I should

have a routine screening. what does that involve?" which of the following

responses should the nurse make?

A. "I'll get a blood sample from you and send it for a screening test."

B. "beginning at age 60, you should have a colonoscopy."

C. "you should have a decal occult blood test every year."

D. "the recommendation is to have a sigmoidoscopy every 10 years."

"You should have a fecal occult blood test every year."

Colorectal cancer screening for clients at average risk begins at age 50. One

option for screening is a fecal occult blood test annually.

2. a nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty breathing. the client is

laying in bed with a nasal cannula delivering oxygen. which of the

following intervention should the nurse take first?

A. suction the client's airway

B. administer a bronchodilator

C. increase the humidity in the client's room D. assist the client to an

upright position assist the client to an upright position

When providing client care, the nurse should first use the least invasive

intervention. Therefore, the nurse should elevate the head of the client's bed

to the semi-Fowler's or high Fowler's position to facilitate maximal chest

expansion. Sitting upright improves gas exchange and prevents pressure on

the diaphragm from abdominal organs.