The nurse researcher investigates the morbidity rate in the United States. Which of the following statements accurately reflects this concept?
A) Morbidity measures the prevalence of a specific illness in a population at a particular time.
B) Morbidity is presented in rates per 100,000 population.
C) Morbidity statistics are revised more frequently because of the ease in defining or obtaining the information.
D) In general, 76% of children in the United States enjoyed excellent health and 27% had very good health in a 2007 report.
A
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A) Takes a histamine-2 antagonist medication daily B) Has never smoked or lived with anyone who smoked C) Usually has a good appetite without swallowing difficulty D) Has his teeth cleaned every 6 months and brushes often
The nurse is creating a care plan for an older adult client who is regularly physically active. Which topic should the nurse include?
a. The older adult can rely on their level of thirst to know when they need to replace fluids. b. The older adult does not require as much fluid for rehydration when compared to a younger athlete. c. The older adult may need to eat more than the younger athlete during training to help restore depleted energy stores. d. The older adult has typically lost some muscle as a result of age and will have a lower basal metabolic rate than the younger athlete.
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A. They are generally not curative, though the success rate is improving B. They have a high therapeutic index C. They do not selectively target neoplastic cells D. They tend to suppress bone marrow function E. They target proteins involved in cell division
Pyrosis is:
A. an inflammation of the peritoneum. B. a burning sensation in the upper abdomen. C. a congenital narrowing of the pyloric sphincter. D. an abnormally sunken abdominal wall.