The nurse cautions a group of middle-aged persons that conditions that promote the formation of malignant cells are (select all that apply):
1. general emotional health.
2. increasing age.
3. hormonal changes.
4. chronic irritation of tissue.
5. diet.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All options mentioned are possible sources of increased incidence of cancer in middle-aged persons.
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Which of the following would be a good source of potassium? A) Apples B) Asparagus C) Carrots D) Bananas
The administration of a health care organization has proposed a new client care area staffing system
Which components of this system do not meet the American Nurses Association (ANA) requirements? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Registered nurses from across the facility were included on the committee that developed the system. 2. RNs will be required to accept flexible schedules that might require the nurse to practice on any unit in the facility. 3. The nurse's level of educational preparation will be considered in staffing decisions. 4. The number of clients and their acuity will be considered for staffing purposes. 5. When low census occurs the unlicensed assistant category will be first to be furloughed.
A child of Russian parentage is brought to the hospital with what appears to be second-degree burns
The nurse is aware of a Russian practice of treating headaches and abdominal pain by creating a vacuum under a cup or glass then a small amount of burning material is placed on the skin. This practice is called: a. tassos c. ventosos b. mal de vaso d. veritas
Will any aspect of C.W.'s history significantly affect the wound healing process?
If so, how?