A 60-year-old African-American man lives with a number of chronic health problems. Genetic factors are likely to influence his etiology and/or treatment of
A) hypertension.
B) low bone density.
C) a seizure disorder.
D) cardiac arrhythmias.
A
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Early in the first trimester, a woman complains of morning sickness. What does the nurse suggest to aid with the discomfort?
a. Eating something with a high-fat content b. Eating dry crackers before getting up c. Eating three well-balanced meals d. Getting rest and taking antiemetics
A nurse working in a neonatal intensive care unit is being sued. An expert witness is called. The expert witness would be
a. a physician who specializes in neonatology b. the chief of nursing in the hospital c. a neonatal intensive care nurse d. a faculty member in a university school of nursing
Which does the nurse use to evaluate proper technique for a tuberculin skin test after injection the solution?
1. The nurse palpates a deep, firm pocket of the test solution. 2. The nurse observes a nearly clear bubble slightly under the skin. 3. A small trickle of blood appears at puncture site within minutes. 4. A 2-cm pink flattened area develops at injection site within 1 hour.
With the older adult, constipation can be a frequent problem, especially because of a decrease in dietary and ________ intake.
a. medication b. fluid c. vitamin d. oxygen