Which of the following most accurately defines "illness"?

A) the inability to carry out normal activities of living
B) a pathologic change in mind or body structure or function
C) the response of a person to a disease
D) achieving maximum potential and quality of life


C

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The nurse practitioner discusses breast self-exam with a 78-year-old woman. Which of the following statements if made by the patient indicate understanding of the material?

A) "I need to get a mammogram every 5 years.". B) "I will call you if I find any lump in my armpit.". C) "I won't be concerned if my nipple leaks.". D) "My home health nurse will check me.".

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Prescribed is heparin 5,000 units SC every 12 hours. The pharmacy sends a prefilled syringe of 10,000 units of heparin per mL. The nurse should administer ____________________ mL

What will be an ideal response?

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While answering questions posed by a nurse during a health history, a young woman says, "Before my period I get headaches, am moody, and my breasts hurt." What is the patient experiencing?

A) perimenopause B) menarche C) PMS D) menses

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MC The nurse is using a map to show a group that several pockets of vulnerable populations are located in areas that are likely to be affected by the flooding. This type of map is called a community

A. Risk map. B. Disaster map. C. Population map. D. Resource map.

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