A nurse researcher is interested in lack of reciprocity in family and divorce rates. Which theory might the researcher consider using?
A) Individualistic social exchange
B) Chaos theory
C) General systems theory
D) Social networks
A
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A nurse teaches an older adult with a decreased production of estrogen. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching to decrease injury?
a. "Drink at least 2 liters of fluids each day." b. "Walk around the neighborhood for daily exercise." c. "Bathe your perineal area twice a day." d. "You should check your blood glucose before meals."
During the night, an older female adult complains to the nurse that she has not slept more than 2 hours since admission to the hospital. Which intervention should the nurse imple-ment to increase the duration of this woman's sleep?
a. Inquire about the sleep habits used at home. b. Suggest that she avoid napping during the day. c. Tell her that sleep is fragmented in older people. d. Offer a book to her or suggest watching a movie.
A 5-year-old girl diagnosed with chlamydial conjunctivitis should be carefully assessed for
a. Sexual abuse b. Immune deficiency c. Congenital cataract d. Secondary glaucoma
Which of the following statements about disease is correct?
A) Each disease develops and progresses in the same pattern. B) An acute disease develops slowly over time. C) A chronic disease generally lasts for a predictable period of time. D) The signs and symptoms of a chronic disease sometimes seem to improve.