A nursing instructor is holding a lecture on environmental health and explains that gene environment interaction
A. Can directly cause diabetes, pulmonary disease, and breast cancer
B. Can change the expression of a genetic trait and alter physical aspects
C. Can have either a protective influence or increase risk for many diseases
D. Does not demonstrate any noticeable effect from the environment
ANS: C
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A nurse is effective in crisis work when the nurse: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Collaborates with other health professionals. 2. Stays in control of clients. 3. Has realistic expectations. 4. Respects clients. 5. Develops own outlets for stress.
The nurse demonstrates Florence Nightingale's theory of nursing with what intervention?
1. Respecting the patient's culture and incorporating cultural needs in the plan of care 2. Promoting good health and treating those who are ill in a holistic manner 3. Understanding how to motivate people to practice a healthy lifestyle and reduce risks 4. Teaching other nurses how to deliver the highest quality of nursing care.
Consider the following essentials of care after a patient has overdosed on drugs, and rank them in the order of their importance
a. Eliminate the substance from the body. b. Stabilize the patient. c. Reverse the toxic substance's effects and manage any complications. d. Identify the toxic substance. e. Support the patient and significant others (physically and psychologically).
The risk for Type 2 diabetes increases with age.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)