The nurse reviews the African-American client's list of medications. It is important for the nurse to be aware that the prostaglandin analogue more effective in African Americans than in non-African Americans is wha?

a. latanoprost
b. bimatoprost
c. unoprostone
d. travoprost


Answer: d. travoprost

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A nurse is caring for a client with laryngeal cancer. The nurse would expect which MOST common risk factor for this type of cancer to be documented in the client's history?

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The nurse is providing care to a newborn. Which is a normal assessment finding that often occurs within the first 2 to 3 days of life for this patient?

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