The number one national health problem, causing more deaths, illnesses, and disabilities than any other health condition, is which of the following?
a. Smoking
b. Drinking
c. Substance abuse
d. Caffeine addiction
ANS: C
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A) hypernatremia B) negative nitrogen balance C) hypothyroidism D) Cushing's syndrome
Nursing students are discussing the uninsured and the underinsured in the United States. The students believe that clients should have access to the healthcare system when needed
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The nurse is caring for geriatric clients stating that they are prescribed reading glasses. Some individuals state needing assistance with seeing writing far away, and others need assistance with closer vision. The nurse is correct to understand that the aging visual changes relate to which of the following?
A) Changes in refraction B) Changes in the visual field C) Changes in central vision D) Changes in accommodation
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a. "The nasogastric tube decompresses the abdomen and decreases vomiting.". b. "We can keep a more accurate measure of intake and output with the nasogastric tube.". c. "The tube is used to decrease postoperative diarrhea.". d. "Believe it or not, the nasogastric tube makes the baby more comfortable after surgery.".