To qualify for bariatric surgery, persons must have a
A) BMI under 26 with comorbidities.
B) BMI over 35 with comorbidities.
C) BMI under 52 without comorbidities.
D) BMI over 20 without comorbidities.
B
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Ethical decisions are best made by
a. following the guidelines of a framework or model. b. having the client discuss alternatives with the physician or nurse. c. prioritizing the greatest good for the greatest number of persons. d. careful consideration by the Ethics Committee after all diagnostic data are reviewed.
Which of these statements are true?
a. As a person ages, immunity increases. b. Individuals who are not fully immunized are the same risk for infection. c. Lifestyle practices do not have an impact on an individual's potential for illness. d. Individuals who maintain targeted weight for height and body frame are less prone to illness.
You are choosing a skin puncture site. Which is correct?
a. Avoid sites that are swollen or bruised. b. Choose sites that are calloused. c. The thumbs and index fingers are good sites. d. Use the center, fleshy part of the finger-tips.
An older patient with an anxiety disorder asks why the healthcare provider is reluctant to prescribe an antianxiety medication. Which should the nurse explain as an adverse effect of this type of medication commonly seen in older adults?
1. Dizziness 2. Decreased libido 3. Gastrointestinal distress 4. Paradoxical reaction