Which of the following phrases best describes a value?
A) questions about how one should act and live
B) the process by which one decides what is important in life
C) a belief about the worth of something to guide behavior
D) dispositions of character that motivate goodness
C
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A 26-year-old woman's gradual development of a "moon face," coupled with protracted weight gain, has caused the nurse practitioner to suspect the possibility of Cushing's disease
When explaining this health problem to the patient, how should the nurse describe it? A) "Cushing's disease happens when your pituitary gland doesn't stimulate your other glands enough." B) "Cushing's disease is a result of an overproduction of steroid hormones by your kidneys." C) "Cushing's disease most often happens when people are taking corticosteroid medications and stop them abruptly." D) "Cushing's disease often results from a growth on your kidney that causes inadequate production of steroids."
The health care provider is considering contraception options for an obese patient. The patient asks if she can use Ortho Evra. Which is the most appropriate response by the health care provid-er?
a. Yes; the medication is not affected by the patient's body weight. b. Yes, as long as the patient maintains her body weight at a consistent level while on the medication. c. No; the medication is less effective in women weighing more than 198 pounds. d. No; the medication is less effective in women weighing more than 150 pounds.
Due to the rising cost of healthcare services, many procedures and treatments are being delivered in what type of setting?
A) hospital B) medical centers C) outpatient facility D) community healthcare center
The laboring patient has rated her pain at 9 on a scale of 1–10, and requests IV pain medication. Which statement is most important for the nurse to make? "Narcotic medications:
1. "Can make you unsteady. You need to ask for help when you get up." 2. "Have a very rapid onset and begin to work in 2–3 minutes." 3. "Are metabolized by your body, so they don't last as long as an epidural." 4. "Can cause sleepiness in the baby that can be reversed with Narcan."