The nurse is caring for a client experiencing alterations in his or her role. The nurse explains to the client that this may be caused by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. illness d. positive self-image
b. aging e. death of a family member
c. pregnancy f. positive self-concept
A, B, C, E
Illness, injury, and aging can lead to alteration in a person's role. Additional alterations may include pregnancy, loss of a job, retirement, or death of a family member.
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A client has had two episodes of bacterial cystitis in the last 6 months. Which questions should the nurse ask? (Select all that apply.)
a. "How much water do you drink every day?" b. "Do you take estrogen replacement?" c. "Does anyone in your family have a his-tory of cystitis?" d. "Do you have any condition that affects your immune system?" e. "Are you on steroids or other immune suppressant drugs?" f. "Do you drink grapefruit juice every day?"
What must a child achieve to legally become an adult?
A. Demonstrate adequate maturity and judgment B. Join the military C. Meet state law requirements based on chronologic age D. Obtain a driver's license or otherwise demonstrate responsibility
People tend to feel full for longer after eating a high-fat meal rather than a low-fat meal because
a. ingestion of fat causes release of hormones that signal a feeling of fullness to the brain. b. food stays in the stomach for longer to allow emulsification by bile and digestion by gastric enzymes. c. fat in the duodenum causes release of gastric inhibitory polypeptide, which decreases peristalsis of the stomach. d. metabolism of the products of fat metabolism by the liver takes longer than metabolism of other nutrients.
Which deceleration of the fetal heart rate would not require the nurse to change the maternal position?
a. Early decelerations b. Late decelerations c. Variable decelerations d. It is always a good idea to change the woman's position.