A nurse is counseling a person on how to effectively deal with stress. Which of the following actions would the nurse recommend the person take first?
a. Recognize signs of stress.
b. Take action to reduce stress.
c. Connect warning signs with stressors.
d. Develop effective coping skills.
Answer: a. Recognize signs of stress.
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A) the patient becomes cyanotic and shocky. B) the pulsus paradoxus is between 20 and 30% of the pulse pressure. C) there is an increase of more than 20 mmHg in pulse pressure. D) the peripheral venous pressure is below 10 mmHg.
For which of the following population groups would an annual clinical breast examination be recommended?
A) Women over age 21 B) Women over age 25 C) Women over age 40 D) All post-pubescent females with a family history of breast cancer
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a. Urinary tract infections are unavoidable in the elderly because of a weakened immune system. b. Decreasing fluid intake will decrease the amount of urine with bacteria produced. c. Making sure to cleanse the perineal area from back to front after voiding will reduce the chance of infection. d. Increasing consumption of acidic foods such as cranberry juice will reduce the chance of infection.
Solemn acts that reinforce faith are
A. customs. B. rituals. C. traditions. D. penances.