The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient about risk factors for the development of bladder cancer. What risk factor should the patient state that indicates understanding of this teaching?
a. Smoking
b. Hyperlipidemia
c. Diet high in calcium
d. Recurrent UTIs
ANS: A
There is a strong correlation between cigarette smoking and bladder cancer. B. C. D. Hyperlipidemia, high calcium diet, and recurrent UTIs are not identified as risk factors for the development of bladder cancer.
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a. Metabolic acidosis and hypovolemia b. Decreasing hemoglobin and hematocrit c. Hyperkalemia and hypernatremia d. Hematemesis and melena
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The parents of a child with ADHD tell the nurse clinician "We try to teach him how to behave, but
he does not listen. He just rushes in and does things his way. We feel as though we are terrible parents.". The most helpful reply would provide information about a. children with difficult temperaments. b. ADHD risk as it relates to marital discord. c. traumatic life events as precipitating factors in ADHD. d. the relationship of ADHD and dopamine system abnormalities.
An older client has been reading about the use of melatonin for sleep. Which statement best indicates to the nurse that the client understands instruction about taking this supplement?
1. "Melatonin is a hormone my body makes on its own without intervention." 2. "Nausea is the worst side effect associated with melatonin." 3. "Older adults have reduced levels of melatonin and need a supplement." 4. "A melatonin dose should be taken a few hours before bedtime."