REVISED MED SURG STANDARD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023/2024GUARANTED SUCCESS A+A small lesion is discovered in a patient’s lung when an x-ray is performed for cervical spine pain. What is the definitive method of determining if the lesion is malignant?Oncofetal antigens, Carcinoembryonic antegin (CEA), in the bloodTissue BiopsyCT or positron emission tomography canLung ScanThe nurse cares for an older adult patient who lives in a rural area. Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement to meet this patient’s need?Ensure transportation to appointments with the health care providerAssess the patient for chronic diseases that are unique to rural areasObtain extra medications for the patient to last for 4-6 monthsSuggest that the patient move closer to health care providers 3.A nurse is preparing a presentation at a senior center about age-related musculoskeletal changes. Which of the following changes should the nurse plan to include?Thickened vertebral disksReduced chest widthDecreased muscle massIncreased force of isometric contractionA nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is scheduled for chemotherapy. The client tells the nurse that she wants to try nontraditional treatments first. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?“using nontraditional treatments is not a good idea. I’d rather you avoid