Which factor(s) increase the risk for developing pancreatic cancer? (select all that apply.)
a. Obesity
b. Jewish ethnicity
c. Diabetes mellitus (DM)
d. Hepatitis A
e. Smoking
A, C, E
Pancreatic cancer incidence rises steadily with age. Although the cause of pancreatic cancer is not known, the incidence is higher in cigarette smokers. Obesity, chronic pancreatitis, and DM are also risk factors for this cancer. Jewish ethnicity and hepatitis are not contributory to the disease.
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A) Jaundice B) Pruritus C) Fatigue D) Dizziness E) Restlessness
Which uses the higher level of measurement: temperature in Fahrenheit degrees or weight in kilograms?
a. Both are measured at the same level b. Not enough information given to make a decision c. Temperature d. Weight
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1. Placing his or her hand on the lateral surface of the client's flexed right thigh and asking the client to push against the applied resistance. 2. Anticipating that the client's health care provider will order a barium enema. 3. Inquiring with radiology when an endoscopy can be scheduled for the client. 4. After having the client both bend the right knee and flex the right hip, he or she flexes the thigh to a right angle and externally and internally rotates the leg.
When administering a new medication to a client with celiac disease, the nurse should first check for any additives in the form of:
1. Sorbitol. 2. Gluten. 3. Lactose. 4. Sodium.