Which of the following should the nurse instruct a middle-aged patient regarding health issues?
a. Breast self-examinations c. Hepatitis B vaccina-tion
b. Testicular self-examinations d. Stress and illness are associated.
D
Behavior choices over time affect the health of the middle-aged adult. Stress and illness become strongly associated. Worry about one's health often begins or intensifies during the middle years. Psychological stress and distress cause neurohormonal changes that negatively impact the autonomic nervous system, the immune system, and the endocrine system. Health issues include cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, automobile accidents, and occupational hazards.
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a. 220 mg b. 100 mg c. 73 mg d. 33 mg
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving hemodialysis treatments. The patient has had surgery to form an arteriovenous fistula. What is most important for the nurse to be aware of when providing care for this patient?
A) Using a stethoscope for auscultating the fistula is contraindicated. B) The patient feels best immediately after the dialysis treatment. C) Taking a blood pressure reading on the affected arm can cause clotting of the fistula. D) The patient shouldn't feel pain during initiation of dialysis.
A 6-year-old who is brought to the Public Health Clinic Building to receive immunizations for the beginning of school would be properly classified for service as a:
1. patient. 2. child. 3. customer. 4. client.
For which should the nurse monitor a client suspected of abusing dextromethorphan (Delsym)?
A. Nephrotoxicity B. Cardiotoxicity C. CNS toxicity D. Hepatoxicity