After the oil spill of 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico, which occurred following a hurricane in that same area four years previously, public health officials became particularly concerned about the economic health of the area. What caused this economic concern
A. Illnesses due to the quality of the air
B. Illnesses due to the quality of the water
C. The habitats of the fishing industry being destroyed
D. The closing of the recreational industry
ANS: C
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A) Acute pain in the abdomen B) Depression due to recurrent symptoms C) Inability to take care of family D) Lack of self-confidence
The nurse is caring for a client who has recently received a permanent colostomy. The client will be going home in several days and requires discharge teaching. What should the nurse do when organizing the teaching experience?
A) Ask the client to tell the nurse what is known about caring for the colostomy. B) Make sure the client's spouse is present before the teaching session begins. C) Start from the beginning and proceed through all steps required to perform colostomy care. D) Break the information into small sessions to enhance learning.
The caregiver asks the nurse, "What behaviors should I expect during the dying process?" Which responses by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply
1) "The patient will have increased levels of consciousness during the dying process." 2) "The patient may talk to deceased family members." 3) "The patient may appear confused." 4) "The patient will have an increased appetite." 5) "The patient will have changes in pulse and blood pressure."
Which task related to diagnostic testing of chronic pancreatitis can be delegated to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A. Ensuring the patient's NPO status before endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography B. Transporting the patient's blood sample to the laboratory for a Helicobacter pylori antibody test C. Saving the patient's stool specimen from the bedpan or commode and observe for steatorrhea D. Assisting the patient to remove metallic objects in preparation for magnetic resonance imaging