The nurse is instructing a 5-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus. In which way should the nurse explain the action of insulin?
A. Salty potato chips that make people feel very thirsty
B. Building blocks that help make protein into strong muscles
C. A mud pie that makes the blood vessels thick and sticky
D. A wagon that carries sugar into the cells of the body
Answer: D
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The nurse informs a group of young adults that the leading cause of death in their age group is:
a. diabetes. b. accidents. c. hypertension. d. testicular cancer.
When preparing to discharge an older patient with mild dysphagia, the nurse suggests that the patient can minimize symptoms by
a. eating small meals every 2 to 3 hours b. cutting a sandwich into bite-sized peicees. c. eating less but choosing nutrient-dense foods. d. drinking thin liquids instead of eating sol-ids.
Screening school-age children for hearing deficits is an example of
a. Primary prevention b. Secondary prevention c. Tertiary prevention d. Health promotion
The nurse, Susie, has an allergy to latex. Her employer and replaced all latex Products used on the unit with non—latex substitutions so Susie will not get sick. What is this an example of?
A. EMTALA B. PSDA C. ADA D. HIPPA