Which of the following would be considered a "red flag" that requires more investigation in a patient assessment?
A. Colon cancer in family member at age 70
B. Breast cancer in family member at age 75
C. Myocardial infarction in family member at age 35
D. All of the above
ANS: C
Early onset cancer syndromes, heart disease, or dementia are red flags that warrant further investigation regarding hereditary disorders.
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1. "I will follow the National Academy of Sciences recommendations for daily intake of vitamins." 2. "I might need more or fewer vitamins than someone else, based on my lifestyle." 3. "Evidence-based practice sometimes changes the recommended amount of a specific vitamin." 4. "Vitamins obtained through food are superior to those obtained through tablets and pills."
In the SOAP mnemonic acronym, what does the "P" stand for??
A) Past medical history B) Pain C)Plan? D) Provocation
When describing who is responsible for changing the public's image of nursing, which entity would be most appropriate?
A) Professional nursing organizations B) Corporate coalitions C) Nurses D) Media
A female arrives at the site of a disaster, hysterically crying because of being in the building that collapsed just minutes earlier. What should the nurse do with this patient?
A. Triage the patient and transport to the hospital. B. Ask psychiatric service personnel to talk with this patient. C. Have a nurse talk with the patient. D. Advise to go home and be with family.