A patient asks for information about AA. Select the nurse's best response. "AA is a

A) form of group therapy led by a psychiatrist."
B) self-help group for which the goal is sobriety."
C) group that learns about drinking from a group leader."
D) network that advocates strong punishment for drunk drivers."

A _______________ is a clear,adherent,nonabsorptive,polyurethane moisture- and vapor-permeable dressing that often is used for protection over high-friction areas and over intravenous (IV)catheters.

The patient knocked over the specimen container and spilled some of the urine that had been collected for a 24-hour urine analysis.Which is the appropriate action of the nurse?

A) Start the collection over again with a new container.
B) Inform the patient that the test will have to be canceled
C) Replace the lid on the container and continue the collection.
D) Extend the collection period by 2 hours for a replacement void.

A 45-year-old woman has been admitted for surgery to remove a cancerous abdominal tumor.She has been on chemotherapy and recently radiotherapy to shrink the tumor without success.To best facilitate wound healing,when is the best time for her to undergo surgery?

A) During the radiotherapy treatments
B) Immediately after the radiotherapy treatments
C) 2 to 3 weeks after radiotherapy treatments
D) 4 to 6 weeks after radiotherapy treatments