Which is a risk factor for diverticulosis?
a. Being over 60 years old
b. A high-fiber diet
c. Diarrhea
d. Being overweight
A
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A patient with pulmonary congestion needs to cough to clear secretions. The nurse instructs the patient to inhale and perform a series of coughs during exhalation. What type of cough did the nurse teach the patient?
a. Quad b. Huff c. Cascade d. Splinting
A patient with a liver mass is undergoing a percutaneous liver biopsy. What action should the nurse perform when assisting with this procedure?
A) Position the patient on the right side with a pillow under the costal margin after the procedure. B) Administer 1 unit of albumin 90 minutes before the procedure as ordered. C) Administer at least 1 unit of packed red blood cells as ordered the day before the scheduled procedure. D) Confirm that the patient's electrolyte levels have been assessed prior to the procedure.
Which of the following mutations have the most significant effect on protein synthesis?
a. Base pair substitutions b. Silent mutations c. Intron mutations d. Frameshift mutations
Which measure should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the plan of care for an older adult who has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective sexual patterns?
a. Play favorite music. b. Schedule private time. c. Provide a soft mattress. d. Provide pain medication.