Which of these statements are true?
a. As a person ages, immunity increases.
b. Individuals who are not fully immunized are the same risk for infection.
c. Lifestyle practices do not have an impact on an individual's potential for illness.
d. Individuals who maintain targeted weight for height and body frame are less prone to illness.
D
Nutritional status does affect one's susceptibility and severity of infection. Individuals who maintain the targeted weight for height and body frame are less prone to illness.
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A. Congenital diseases in the family B. Country of origin for family members C. Dates of birth for all family members D. Dates of divorce and deaths for family members E. Three or more generations
The nurse in the emergency department cared for a patient who had a fatal heart attack. The nurse goes to meet the family in the private waiting room. The nurse is acting most appropriately when responding
a. "What do you know about what happened today?" b. "I'm so sorry but your loved one has died." c. "We did all we could, but unfortunately it was not enough." d. "Is there someone I can call for you?"
In the ___ religion, on the 8th day, males are circumcised
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A patient will be receiving nitrofurantoin
(Macrodantin) treatment for a urinary tract infection. The nurse is reviewing the patient's history and will question the nitrofurantoin order if which disorder is present in the history? (Select all that apply.) a. Liver disease b. Coronary artery disease c. Hyperthyroidism d. Type 1 diabetes mellitus e. Chronic renal disease