The increasing incidence of diabetes in Australia is believed to be due to:
a. depression.
b. obesity.
c. sleep disturbances.
d. none of the above.
b
The recorded incidence of diabetes in Australia is
increasing. This increase is believed to be due to the increase
in obesity.
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A) "Make sure to tell your nurse if you experience any changes in your hearing." B) "You may get hot flashes and break out in a sweat, but this is due to the drug itself rather than your infection." C) "You might experience some waves of anxiety but these will pass." D) "Some patients experience a throbbing type of headache with this drug, but you can get painkillers if this happens."
What signs and symptoms are characteristic of a patient with chronic blue bloater bronchitis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Productive cough b. Peripheral edema c. Discolored teeth d. Exertional dyspnea e. Elevated red blood cell count
The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal assessment on a client with a complaint of right upper quadrant tenderness. In what sequence should palpation be performed?
A. Lower quadrants only B. Right upper quadrant first C. Right upper quadrant last D. Lower quadrants and left upper quadrant only
The nurse performs a dressing change using sterile technique. This is an example of which pattern of knowledge?
a. Empirical b. Personal c. Aesthetic d. Ethical