The nurse is asking a client to describe his current health status. Which statement is true regarding health?
a. The absence of disease indicates the client is healthy.
b. Health is a global term referring to every aspect of a person's life.
c. Health exists independently of culture.
d. The health of an individual is defined by the caregiver.
ANS: B
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a. Personal risk behaviors influence fertility. b. She has used contraceptives for an extended time. c. Her ovaries may be affected by the aging process. d. Prepregnancy medical attention is lacking.
The nurse on the transplant organ team encounters new ethical dilemmas with the advent of social and technological changes. Which dilemmas might the transplant team encounter today? Select all that apply
A) Cloning B) Genetic alteration of disease C) Determining who "deserves" treatment D) Healthcare provider loyalty to insurance companies E) Staffing issues
A child will begin taking methylphenidate [Ritalin] for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Important baseline information about this patient will include:
a. results of an electrocardiogram (ECG). b. family history of psychosis. c. height and weight. d. renal function.
The client has been treated with antidepressants for mild depression for 3 years
The client says her medication is no longer working, and she states that she has heard that MAO inhibitors are effective medications in treating depression. The nurse would respond based on the knowledge that: a. there are few side effects with this medication. b. this medication requires significant dietary restrictions. c. this medication is relatively ineffective for depression. d. this medication causes hypertensive crisis.