A patient of Jewish heritage is experiencing body aches and fatigue. The nurse notes that the patient's skin appears pale and yellow-tinged. What nutritional health problem should the nurse suspect is occurring in this patient?
A. Lynch Syndrome
B. Gaucher disease
C. Hypercholesterolemia
D. Tangier disease
Answer: B
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A) Yellow fever B) Smallpox C) Chickenpox D) Rabies
The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of urine reflux. To assess the client for this urinary complication, which nursing action is best?
A) Ask the client if voiding sufficient quantities has been a problem. B) Monitor the client's intake and output for inconsistency. C) Have the client void into a collection device. D) Palpate the client's bladder for distension.
A young man who is being treated for infertility is to have a semen analysis. The nurse explains that this test will:
1. determine if he has a sexually transmitted infection. 2. evaluate for genetic problems. 3. determine if there any urethral obstructions. 4. assess sperm microscopically for number and motility.
Anticholinergic antiemetics are not agents of choice for management of nausea and vomiting in clients with benign prostatic hypertrophy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.