The pediatric nurse is providing information to a 14-year-old girl about her acne skin condition. The nurse states that the primary cause of the acne is:

A) the action of adrenal androgenic hormones.
B) the use of an oil-based make-up applied twice a day.
C) the consumption of more than 4 servings of greasy foods per week.
D) the decreased amount of vitamin D due to a lack of exposure to sunlight.


A

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1. Phenylketonuria. 2. Turner's syndrome. 3. Huntington's chorea. 4. Marfan's syndrome.

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The nurse educator is teaching a group of students about domestic violence. Which statement is appropriate for the educator to include in the teaching session?

1) "Twenty-five percent of homeless women and children have been victims of abuse." 2) "Abuse does not occur in same-sex relationships." 3) "The only form of domestic violence is physical abuse." 4) "Emotional abuse is difficult to assess because the effects are not always visible."

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A nurse is educating a preoperative client on how to effectively deep breathe. Which of the following would be included?

A) "Make each breath deep enough to move the bottom ribs." B) "Breathe through the mouth when you inhale and exhale." C) "Breathe in through the mouth and out through the nose." D) "Practice deep breathing at least once each week."

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The nurse is caring for a patient with a frequent history of falls. The nurse notes that which problems in the patient's history may contribute to frequent falls? (Select all that apply.)

a. Diplopia b. Vertigo c. Tinnitus d. Cirrhosis e. Ataxia

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