What is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States?
a. Alcohol
b. Firearms (guns)
c. Overweight and obesity
d. Tobacco use
Ans: d. Tobacco use
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The most important thing to do when developing a relationship with a patient with psychological problems is to
a. Learn the full name of the patient and the names of close family members b. Memorize the patient's medications and their side effects to monitor the patient closely c. Develop trust with the patient d. Limit your visits to prevent codependency
If rubella vaccine is indicated for a postpartum client, instructions to the client should include:
a. drinking plenty of fluids to prevent fever. b. no specific instructions. c. the recommendation to stop breastfeeding for 24 hours after the injection. d. an explanation of the risks of becoming pregnant within 28 days following injection.
Which tumor markers would the nurse anticipate being tested in a 22-year-old man with a testicular mass?
A) Alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, lactate dehydrogenase B) BRCA1, BRCA2, alpha-fetoprotein C) CA-125, human chorionic gonadotropin, lactate dehydrogenase D) Carcinoembryonic antigen, immunoglobulins, alpha-fetoprotein
A nurse manager desiring to make a change in a workplace procedure with the least amount of employee anxiety should initially use which of the following strategies?
1. Retain the services of an outside consultant. 2. Develop a successful and detailed plan. 3. Raise the employees' awareness of a need for change. 4. Turn the whole matter over to the staff to solve.