Which of the following is an example of a predisposing factor that might contribute to the development of an illness?
A) A tumor
B) Radiation exposure
C) A metabolic disorder
D) Heredity
D
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A patient is diagnosed with pleuritis. What will the nurse most likely assess in this patient?
A) Thoracic chest movements in the sitting position B) Abdominal movements in the lying position C) Wheezes upon auscultation D) Decreased breath sounds
As the nurse manager of a pediatric unit, your daily staff assignments would be based on which of the following?
a. Patient acuity and nursing care hours needed b. Number of nurses that are available c. Patient acuity and cost of care d. Staff preference and patient difficulty
A nurse is reviewing the results of a lead test with a teen mother. The mother asks how the child was exposed to lead. The best response would be:
1. "Lead is in the everyday environment. Some people are more susceptible than others.". 2. "Lead is in many of the foods we eat, so it is important to eat fresh vegetables and fruits because these foods have a lower lead level.". 3. "Lead can be found in the paint within your house or on some old toys that had lead-based paint.". 4. "You need to make sure that your child is kept away from lead because it can cause brain damage.".
An individual who pursues neither his or her concerns nor another's concerns is using which of the following behaviors of conflict management?
a. Accommodating b. Collaborating c. Avoiding d. Compromising