Ricky has been diagnosed with an early stage lung cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body. which line of treatment will provide the best line of treatment for curing it?
thoracostomy
laryngectomy
lobectomy
tracheoplasty

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?

Aclient is scheduled for a diagnostic examination. what will the nurse do first?

Which of the following represent features of an associate of applied science (aas) degree? check all of the boxes that apply. a four-year degree program for those seeking immediate employment range of jobs is limited a two-year degree program credits may be applied to a bachelor's degree in some cases not offered at community colleges done