Which will decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration?
a. Eating a high-fat diet
b. Smoking
c. Avoiding wearing sunglasses
d. Having regular eye exams
D
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When examining the face of a woman who is 28 weeks' pregnant, the nurse notices the presence of a butterfly-shaped increase in pigmentation on the face. The proper term for this finding in the documentation is:
a. Striae. b. Chloasma. c. Linea nigra. d. Mask of pregnancy.
In administering vitamin K to the infant shortly after birth, the nurse understands that vitamin K is
a. Important in the production of red blood cells b. Necessary in the production of platelets c. Not initially synthesized because of a sterile bowel at birth d. Responsible for the breakdown of bilirubin and prevention of jaundice
Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further discussion about the causes and treatment of acne?
A. "There must be something else wrong here; only teenagers get acne." B. "If I am careful not to pick or squeeze the pimples, chances of scarring are re-duced." C. "These pimples cleared right up when I was taking an antibiotic for bronchitis." D. "Even though my skin is inflamed around the acne lesions, I should not use cor-tisone cream on it."
A patient has arrived for a scheduled hemodialysis session. Which nursing action is most appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) to delegate to a dialysis technician?
a. Teach the patient about fluid restrictions. b. Check blood pressure before starting dialysis. c. Assess for causes of an increase in predialysis weight. d. Determine the ultrafiltration rate for the hemodialysis.