When teaching patients about the risk factors of cervical cancer, what would the nurse identify as the most important risk factor?
A) Late childbearing
B) Human papillomavirus (HPV)
C) Postmenopausal bleeding
D) Tobacco use
Ans: B
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HPV is the most salient risk factor for cervical cancer, exceeding the risks posed by smoking, late childbearing, and postmenopausal bleeding.
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a. Dry, scaly skin rash - Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) b. Esophageal dysmotility - Systemic sclerosis c. Excess uric acid excretion - Gout d. Footdrop and paresthesias - Osteoarthritis e. Vasculitis causing organ damage - Rheumatoid arthritis
Parents are often concerned about their toddler's interest in and curiosity about gender differences. Sex play and masturbation are common among toddlers. Is this statement true or false?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Cultures have become so interwoven and blended that specific identification of cultural groups can be difficult
What is the most critical factor in the United States contributing to the increased emphasis on the need for the nurse to be proficient in culturally competent care? A) Expanding birth rates B) Increasing economic issues to access to care C) Demographic growth of specific cultures D) Decreasing rate of immigrants entering the country
At a community health fair, a nurse stresses the importance of a cardiac-prudent diet and exercise routine in order to help prevent coronary artery disease. Which is the correct rationale for this teaching?
1. Diet and exercise always reduce coronary artery disease. 2. Coronary arteries supply the myocardium with nutrients. 3. Diet and exercise are more effective treatment modalities in the prevention of coronary artery disease than are medications. 4. Coronary arteries spasm in response to exercise, which enhances myocardial perfusion.