What conditions or factors in a 34 year-old woman diagnosed with multiple sclerosis are most likely to have contributed to this health problem?
A. Dietary factors such as high-fat or high-calorie intake
B. Heritability or genetic factors
C. Daily intake of aspirin or other NSAIDs
D. Sedentary lifestyle
B
Having a first-degree relative with MS increases the individual's risk of developing the disease. There is a higher prevalence of certain genes in populations with higher rates of MS.
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All-hazard preparedness plan drills should occur at least:
a. annually. b. biannually. c. monthly. d. quarterly.
A patient arrives in the emergency department in an acute state of alcohol intoxication and reports chronic consumption of "several six packs" of beer every day for the past year. The nurse anticipates administering which medication or treatment?
a. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) b. Disulfiram (Antabuse) c. Gastric lavage d. Vasoconstrictors
In preparing a patient for the rehabilitation phase of burn management, which statement reflects understanding of discharge teaching following a 6-month hospitalization?
1. "I need to begin cutting back on calories to avoid weight gain." 2. "I should have regular osteoporosis screening." 3. "I will likely not tolerate cold weather anymore." 4. "I must avoid getting a flu shot this year."
Which interventions for the treatment of a client with a severe sunburn should the nurse anticipate?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Benzophenone B. Topical anesthetics C. PO analgesics D. Zinc oxide E. Hydration