The World Health Organization (WHO) defines grade 1 (overweight) as which BMI range?
a. 18.5 to 24.9
b. 25 to 29.9
c. 30 to 39.9
d. 40 to 50.9
Answer: b. 25 to 29.9
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a. reading c. exchanging b. valuing d. feeling
The patient is lethargic and unable to clear oral secretions effectively. How does the nurse manage the suctioning of the oropharyngeal secretions from the patient?
a. Uses a Yankauer suction device b. Loosens oral secretions with normal saline solution c. Suctions the nose, mouth, and throat with a catheter d. Uses a clean catheter to suction the nose and mouth
A community health nurse runs a clinic that provides health screening mainly to Mexican American and Native American clients. The nurse wants to have a class on smoking cessation for interested adults of this group
In order to adjust to their time orientation, the nurse should: 1. Make sure that the classes are held at specific times. 2. Begin classes when a group of clients are gathered. 3. Mail letters ahead of time to make sure clients are informed about the upcoming class. 4. Make posters and place them in areas of the community frequented by these groups.
A nurse is assigned to care for a client with fever. Why should the nurse measure the height of the client during the admission interview?
A) To provide a baseline for later comparison B) To determine if the client is retaining fluids or not C) To calculate dosage of medications or anesthesia D) To determine if the client is overweight or underweight