A new trend affecting men and women in the middle adult years is:
a. career stability and consistency.
b. completion of childbearing before age 40.
c. grandparents raising grandchildren.
d. pressure for risk-taking by peer group.
C
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A mother is anxious about her ability to breastfeed after her child is born because of her small breast size. What would be an important point to teach this mother?
a. Milk is produced in ducts and lobules regardless of breast size. b. Supplementing breastfeeding with formula allows the infant to receive adequate nutrition. c. Breast size can be increased with exercise. d. Drinking extra milk during pregnancy allows breasts to produce adequate amounts of milk.
When deciding whether to withdraw or withhold treatment, it is important to
a. examine one's own beliefs to guide the family to a correct decision. b. approach the family with honesty and provide clear information. c. simply follow the advance directive if available. d. allow the physician to approach the family.
A 55-year-old female tells the nurse that she is noticing a slight tremor of her left hand when at rest. The client is concerned that she has Parkinson's disease since her mother had the illness and passed away because of respiratory failure
Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client? 1. "It is unlikely that you have the same illness as your mother.". 2. "Having a first-degree relative with the illness can increase your chance of developing it as well.". 3. "You probably do not have it since your mother was probably exposed to a toxin that caused the disease.". 4. "You should not worry, since it has a higher prevalence in males.".
A patient with elevated electrolyte levels is likely to receive ________ solutions.
A. isotonic B. hypertonic C. hypotonic D. therapeutic