Metric units of length are used when expressing measurements such as height or abdominal girth
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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The patient has a total cholesterol of 190 with a high-density lipid (HDL) of 110 and a low-density lipid (LDL) of 80. The nurse's reaction is one of:
a. satisfaction. This is good cholesterol control. b. determination. This is evidence that more instruction is necessary. c. inquiry. This needs to clarified as to the cause of noncompliance with the drug protocol. d. regret. This shows very poor cholesterol control.
While reviewing a newly admitted older patient's medication history the nurse notes that the patient has been taking a beta-blocker for many years despite no apparent history of hypertension or cardiac disease
What action should the nurse first take? A) Hold the drug in the short term until an indication is determined B) Monitor the patient's blood pressure and apical heart rate closely C) Request that the physician providing care reconsider the use of the drug D) Investigate and provide non-pharmacologic measures to replace the drug
The nurse is preparing an hour-long prenatal seminar for a group of 27 teenage mothers. Which type of information should the nurse gather to help ensure the success of the program?
A) Medical histories of each of the participants B) Age, education levels, and language barriers of each of the participants C) Names of each of the participants D) Incomes of each of the participants
African American females have a higher mortality rate from breast cancer than Caucasian females. This is an example of:
a. Projection b. Disparity c. Racism d. A sentinel event