The nurse is working with a teenage patient. He has relatively straight teeth but his lower front teeth are slightly crossed over. The nurse suggests to the child's caregiver that an orthodontist see him
What is the reason the nurse might make this suggestion?
A) Leaving even slightly crooked teeth will lead to more cavities later in life.
B) Even slight malocclusions make chewing and jaw function less efficient.
C) The more common braces become, the more unacceptable crooked teeth are in society at large, affecting everything from dating possibilities to hiring.
D) Uncorrected malocclusions lead to infection and, ultimately, tooth loss.
B
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The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a 4 year-old brought in by his parents with complaints that the child will not stop crying and pulling at his ear
Based upon information collected by the nurse, which of the following statements applies to a diagnosis of external otitis? A) External otitis is characterized by pain when the pinna of the ear is pulled. B) External otitis is usually accompanied by a high fever in children. C) External otitis is usually related to an upper respiratory infection. D) External otitis can be prevented by using cotton-tipped applicators to clean the ear.
The nurse is administering a tuberculin skin test for a client. What is the nurse's understanding of the hypersensitivity response associated with this test? Select all that apply.
A) The test causes a release of lymphokines, which attract macrophages. B) Macrophages release lysozymes, resulting in local tissue damage. C) The antigen-presenting cell encounters a cytotoxic T-cell. D) Antigens invade the body and bind to antibodies in circulation. E) Antigen-antibody complexes activate complement.
Select the goal of cancer pain management
1. To reduce pain to a level agreed on between the patient and the providers 2. To completely alleviate pain 3. To make the patient comfortable with the least amount of medication 4. To use nonpharmacologic pain relief measures until pain reaches a scale of 7/10
Which patient has the highest risk for type 2 diabetes?
a. A 20-year-old man who drinks a can of beer every evening b. A 35-year-old man with a family history of pancreatic cancer c. A 50-year-old woman with a stressful lifestyle d. A 55-year-old woman who is 5'3" tall and weighs 194 pounds