A client states, "I must be in poor health because I am a senior citizen. That's what my neighbor says and she is older than I am." This statement is based on which of the following factors?
A) Age
B) Gender
C) Peer influence
D) Illness factors
Ans: C
Peer influence, personality characteristics, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors may affect a person's response to illness.
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Which of the following best describes the primary focus of health care efforts in the United States?
a. Acute illnesses and trauma b. Chronic diseases c. Diarrhea and starvation d. Infectious diseases
Which gender perceives and reports having better health?
a. Females b. Males c. No difference between genders in perceived health status d. Perceived health status varies strongly by individuals more than gender.
A 55-year-old man with acute pancreatitis is being admitted. How can the critical care nurse best describe acute pancreatitis to the patient's family?
A) Toxic substances inflame the pancreas. B) The patient abuses alcohol. C) Viruses digest the pancreas. D) Pancreatic enzymes digest the pancreas.
The client is a 35-year-old male who was diagnosed with hypertension one year ago. His current drug regime includes enalapril 40 mg by mouth daily
The client confides to the nurse that he is experiencing sexual dysfunction and plans to stop his medication. The nurse's best response is: a. "Sexual dysfunction can be an adverse effect of this medication, but you shouldn't stop this medication without discussing it with your doctor. Changes can be made that should eliminate this effect." b. "Sexual dysfunction is not a result of this medication. Keep taking it as prescribed and try to determine the real cause of the sexual problem." c. "Sexual dysfunction is a frequent adverse effect of this medication. Stop taking it immediately." d. "Sexual dysfunction can result after taking this medication, but hypertension is a more serious problem, so you should continue taking the medication as prescribed."