The nurse understands that heart disease risk factors are which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Age c. Diabetes
b. Hypertension d. Macular degenera-tion
A, B, C
Age, hypertension, cigarette smoking, obesity, inactivity, dyslipidemia, and diabetes are all risk factors for the development of heart disease. Macular degeneration is a disease.
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A) A research question B) A portion of a problem statement C) A statement of purpose D) A hypothesis
The nurse is giving a seminar on the effects of psychotropic medication to a community group. Which classification of psychotropic medication can cause tolerance and addiction?
A) MAOIs B) Benzodiazepines C) Antimanics D) Anticonvulsants
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A) no priority B) low priority C) medium priority D) high priority
A new mother adapts to her role as a mother through four developmental stages. Which stage is the first stage of adaptation?
A) Maternal identity B) Physical restoration and learning to care for infant C) Shift in normal life to "new normal" D) Beginning attachment and preparation for family