23 the radical neck resection removes a large amount

23.
The radical neck resection removes a large amount of tissue on the same side as the lesion.
Which statement(s) about the tissue removed is/are correct? ( Select all that apply. )
a. The tissue includes all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the lower edge of
the mandible to the top of the clavicle.
b. The tissue includes all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the top of the
trapezius to the midline.
c. The tissue includes all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the lower edge of
the eye socket to the bottom of the maxilla, including the zygomatic arch.
d. The tissue includes part of the tongue and parotid salivary glands.
e. The tissue includes all lower lip to midline.
ANS: A, B, C
The tissue includes: all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the lower edge of the
mandible to the top of the clavicle; all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the top of
the trapezius to the midline; and all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the lower edge
of the eye socket to the bottom of the maxilla, including the zygomatic arch. The radical neck
resection does not ordinarily include the tongue, parotid salivary glands, or lip.
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE 3RD EDITION DEWIT TEST BANK
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 280
OBJ: 1 (theory) TOP: Radical Neck Resection
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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24.
The nurse is teaching a patient with a newly resolved episode of epistaxis. Which information
is important for the nurse to include? ( Select all that apply. )
NURSINGTB.COM
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 276
OBJ: 6 (clinical) TOP: Epistaxis KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
25.
The clinic nurse is giving discharge instructions to the mother of a 10-year-old boy who has
been diagnosed with a mild cold. Which statements indicate that the mother accurately
understands the nurse’s instructions? ( Select all that apply. )