The nurse explains that multiple sclerosis (MS) is most likely caused by:
a. environmental factors and genetic predis-position.
b. allergic response to antiviral medications.
c. autoimmune reaction attacking the myelin.
d. bacterial infection of the myelin.
A
The actual cause of MS is unknown, but it is believed to be related to environmental factors, such as bacteria, a virus, or a chemical and genetic predisposition.
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Which primary prevention would the school nurse choose to address the school's number of unwed pregnancies?
a. Create a class on parenting for both the moms-to-be and the dads-to-be b. Convince the school board to allow sex education classes to include birth control measures c. Employ the moms-to-be as 1-hour-a-day employees in the school day care center for children born to school students d. Establish a class where all the unwed moms-to-be can learn infant care
A nurse in a primary care clinic is working with a 57-year-old man with type 2 diabetes who has leg ulcerations that are weeping and open. He also has vascular insufficiency as a new medical diagnosis
The most appropriate nursing diagnosis would be: A) Impaired physical mobility related to activity restrictions of the therapeutic regimen and pain B) Impaired skin integrity related to compromised circulation C) Altered tissue perfusion related to diabetes D) Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to increased need for nutrients that promote wound healing
A nurse researcher has completed a study involving the use of intravenous analgesics for postsur-gical discomfort. The description of the 16 clients used for the study would best be written in which part of the research report?
1. Results section 2. Methods section 3. Discussion section 4. Introduction section
Cannabis (marijuana), Anabolic Steroids, Inhalants/Organic Solvents and narcotics are also found to be among the most ________ abused drugs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).