The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new patient. Which data will be the focus of patient teaching?
a. Age and gender
b. Saturated fat intake
c. Hispanic/Latino ethnicity
d. Family history of diabetes
ANS: B
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a. Hematuria b. Tingling in the limbs c. Hematemesis d. Hemoptysis
The nurse is obtaining a history on a patient who is seeking oral contraceptives. Which condition would contraindicate the use of oral contraceptives?
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