A nurse recalls physical activity was shown to definitely reduce the risk of which of the follow-ing types of cancer?
a. Prostate
b. Lung
c. Bone
d. Colon
ANS: D
Physical activity has been proven to reduce the risk for breast and colon cancers, but its effect in reducing prostate, lung, or bone cancer is not as strong.
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A) Inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central and peripheral nervous system B) Providing selective action by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS C) Inhibiting the release of norepinephrine to increase blood pressure D) Suppressing the function of the hypothalamus to decrease inflammation
A nurse is preparing to discuss birth control options for a Roman Catholic patient. What is the most appropriate method for the nurse to discuss with this patient?
a. Abstinence b. Vasectomy c. Tubal ligation d. Oral contraceptives
When the patient with a Salem sump tube for decompression complains of feeling full and has dyspnea and nausea, the initial intervention by the nurse should be to:
a. increase the amount of suction from low to high. b. notify the charge nurse. c. irrigate the tube with normal saline. d. pull the tube out about 3 inches.
A nursing diagnosis is identified and developed by the RN. Which statement is an accurate example of a nursing diagnosis?
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