Which of the following factors constitute the environment component of the agent–host–environment model of health and illness (Leavell and Clark, 1965)? Select all that apply
A) bacteria/viruses
B) chemical substances
C) health habits
D) family history
E) cultural factors
F) biologic factors
E, F
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1. To have a family member translate the information 2. Find another nurse who speaks a little of the client's language 3. Contact the facilities designated translator 4. Use pictures and gestures to teach the client
A patient with diabetes in the critical care unit is at risk for developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) secondary to
a. excess insulin administration. b. inadequate food intake. c. physiologic and psychologic stress. d. increased release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
The nurse has completed discharge teaching with a patient who had a mechanical valve replacement. Which patient behavior would the nurse evaluate as indicating additional teaching is necessary?
1. The patient asks his wife to purchase a blood pressure monitor from their pharmacy. 2. The patient tells the nurse of his plans to visit Rome next year. 3. The patient orders a pasta salad with broiled salmon for lunch. 4. The patient makes plans to stay with his daughter in her three-story condominium for a few weeks after discharge.
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A) 16 weeks' gestation B) 28 week' gestation C) 32 weeks' gestation D) 36 weeks' gestation