Through genetic testing, a patient learns of having an apolipoprotein E2 gene. What should this information suggest to the nurse?
A. The patient is at risk for contracting malaria.
B. The patient is at increased risk for developing Alzheimer disease.
C. The patient is at risk for developing colorectal cancer.
D. The patient is at reduced risk for developing Alzheimer disease.
Answer: D
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The patient has presented to the outpatient clinic at the scheduled time and has expressed anxiety about the potential pain and unpleasantness of the barium enema to the nurse. How should the nurse who will assist with the procedure respond to this patient's concerns? A) "A barium enema can be uncomfortable but we'll do it very carefully to minimize this." B) "A barium enema can be painful, but it does not last long, and we'll give you painkillers ahead of time." C) "Actually, most patients report that they hardly even feel the procedure." D) "The sedatives that we'll give you will make sure that you don't remember the procedure."
When an acid and a base react with each other, which substance is formed?
a. atom c. salt b. ion d. buffer
Which intervention is most likely to achieve the expected outcome of preventing deteriora-tion in neurologic status in a client with a vertebral fracture?
A. Reorient the client to time, place, and person, as needed. B. Administer the Mini-Mental Status Examination. C. Immobilize the affected portion of the spinal column. D. Reposition the client every 2 hours.
A nurse researching a diet for a client with diabetes includes foods that supply energy to the body. Which of the following are classes of nutrients that supply this energy? Select all that apply
A) Vitamins B) Proteins C) Fats D) Minerals E) Carbohydrates