Health promotion activities the nurse could suggest to a community group for Huntington's disease include
a. Eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids.
b. genetic screening for high-risk individuals.
c. limiting exposure to heavy metals.
d. taking 400 International Units of vitamin E daily.
B
Huntington's disease is inherited in an autosomal-dominant pattern. Genetic testing is available to families in which a member has Huntington's disease. The availability of the testing has created some ethical conflicts.
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1. "In addition to your prescribed medication, are you using any over-the-counter remedies, herbs, vitamins, minerals, or other supplements you purchase?" 2. "Are you or your family members using dietary supplements?" 3. "Do you take any other pills to help treat or prevent certain diseases or illnesses?' 4. "Have you ever tried any all-natural weight loss products?"
Patency of the nares must be determined at birth because:
a. of the possibility of polyps b. mouth breathing will exhaust the newborn c. the baby will have nasal flaring if not patent d. newborns are nose breathers
Which statement about alcohol would indicate that a patient has an accurate understanding of its effects on the body?
1. "Alcohol use can increase my risk of breast cancer." 2. "Alcohol improves my sexual functioning." 3. "Alcohol can improve my digestion by decreasing stomach acidity." 4. "Alcohol can help lower my blood pressure."
What electrocardiogram (ECG) change would the healthcare professional assess for when a patient’s myocardial infarction extends through the myocardium from the endocardium to the epicardium?
a. Prolonged QT interval b. ST elevation c. ST depression d. Prolonged PR interval