Consider the following scenario: A patient is scheduled for…
Consider the following scenario: A patient is scheduled for a surgical procedure and expresses concerns about potential risks and alternative treatment options. As a nurse practitioner, how would you ensure the patient’s autonomy and facilitate the process of obtaining informed consent?
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A nurse practitioner is performing an annual exam for a 43-year-old male patient with a history of Diabetes Mellitus. Which of the following is an example of a social determinant of health that would influence this patient’s health outcomes?
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The nurse practitioner is seeing a 45 year old women without risk factors for breast cancer who is interested in initiating breast cancer screening. Which of the following tools is most proven in reducing breast cancer mortality?
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John, a 55-year-old man, has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. He is overweight and has a sedentary lifestyle. He expresses concerns about his health and wants to make positive changes. Which ethical concept is the nurse practitioner displaying when she recommends regular exercise, a balanced diet, and medication if necessary to manage John’s high blood pressure?
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The nurse practitioner is performing a manual breast exam on a 35-year-old female patient. When performing a clinical breast examination, which region of the breast does the nurse practitioner know is responsible for approximately 40% of cancer cases?
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