A nurse caring for a 43-year-old client explains to the client that ovarian functions
gradually decrease around this age. What is the implication of decreased ovarian
function?
A) Prone to fractures
B) Increases the risk of heart disease
C) Changes in sexual response
D) Inability to become pregnant
D
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The theory of nursing as caring directs nurses to respond to calls for nursing with
A. The intention of following a predetermined plan of care. B. Acknowledgment of patient needs. C. Authentic presence. D. All of the above
Which of the following is the most characteristic finding of Kawasaki disease (KD) upon assessment?
a. hands and feet that are tensely edematous and very erythematous with desquamation beginning by day 10 b. hives that come and go and do not follow the usual pattern--for example, half the lip or one eyebrow c. projectile vomiting when the child is not held upright during feedings d. tendency to squat quite frequently and for the lips to turn blue
Even though the normal range for serum glucose is 60–100 mg/dL, the body usually tightly regulates this level to:
1. 90–100 mg/dL. 2. 80–90 mg/dL. 3. 60–70 mg/dL. 4. 70–80 mg/dL.
A 14-year-old boy and his parents are concerned about bilateral breast enlargement. The nurse's discussion of this should be based on which statement?
a. This is usually benign and temporary. b. This is usually caused by Klinefelter syndrome. c. Administration of estrogen effectively reduces gynecomastia. d. Administration of testosterone effectively reduces gynecomastia.