The nurse reminds a groups of young parents that the major cause of death in their age groups is(are):
1. cervical and testicular cancer.
2. overwhelming infection.
3. accidents and violence.
4. HIV.
3
Accidents and violence are the leading causes of death in the young adult age group.
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An older client receives Medicare and lives in a Medicare-certified long-term care facility. Which tool should the nurse used to assess this client's nutritional status?
a. MyPyramid b. Minimum Data Set c. Nutrition Screening Initiative d. Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool
Based on Lillian Wald's work living among the residents of the Henry Street Settlement House in New York City, community health nurses can effect change in a community's health by:
A) advocating for better housing B) working to change labor practices, wages C) analyzing risks and benefits of care decisions D) teaching preventive practices E) accessing and using emerging research evidence
After teaching a class about the female reproductive system, the nurse asks the attendees to describe the process of meiosis. Which student response suggests successful comprehension of the material?
1. "Completion of the second meiotic division results in formation of three polar bodies and one ovum." 2. "At the time of ovulation, the first meiotic division begins." 3. "Completion of the first meiotic division produces three polar bodies and one primary oocyte." 4. "At the time of puberty, the second meiotic division begins."
Which nursing intervention demonstrates an understanding regarding the primary form of substance use disorder among older adults?
a. Assessing the patient's hands and feet for the presence of both numbness and tin-gling b. Having the patient, "describe your relationship with you adult children, co-workers, and friends." c. Asking, "Please identify for me all the medications both prescribed and over the counter you regularly take." d. Evaluate the patient's understanding of the possible health risks that alcohol and medication abuse has on one's health