Which of the following persons, known as the father of modern medicine, is credited with noting that the beliefs of the patient and physician are more important than what the physician actually does?
a. Descartes
b. Galen
c. Hippocrates
d. Osler
D
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1. Between 50 and 70. 2. Below 20. 3. Between 35 and 50. 4. Between 20 and 35.
For women with type 1 diabetes, good metabolic control is especially important at the time of conception and during the first trimester to prevent
a. macrosomia. b. fetal malformations. c. nutrient deficiencies. d. excessive weight gain.
A nurse manager is providing a novice geriatric nurse with guidelines when encour-aging an older client to reminisce about their life and past experiences. Which sugges-tions will be included? Select all that apply
a. Don't correct the client even when you suspect the memory is incorrect b. When the focus remains on sad topics, assess the client for possible depres-sion c. Refrain from interjecting personal stories into the reminiscing process d. Expect and respect a degree of repetition e. Use close-ended questions to help focus the reminiscing
You are the nurse preparing a presentation about WHO World Health Statistics Report for 2008. What would you highlight about the statistics in the presentation?
A) Maternal morbidity is declining too slowly. B) The gap in coverage in the four key intervention areas of family planning, maternal and neonatal care, immunization, and treatment of sick children remains wide. C) The number of people living with diabetes mellitus continues to rise but is lower than previously expected. D) Use of insecticide-treated nets to prevent malaria has increased and the poor do benefit from malaria interventions.