The nurse teaching clients about the effects of herbal remedies explains that wording on the label of supplements may state which of the following?
1. "Helps relieve muscle aches or pain."
2. "For use to relieve symptoms of the cold virus."
3. "Reduces a rapid heart rate."
4. "Promotes vascular health."
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Rationale 1: Manufactures of supplements may state that the product promotes vascular health. They may not state that the supplement prevents, cures, treats, or diagnoses a disease. While the FDA does not regulate purity and safety, they do mandate proper labeling of containers in order to prevent false claims.
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After completing a community assessment the nurse is preparing a plan to address behavioral determinants of health. Which topics should the nurse include in this plan? (Select all that apply.)
1. Use of park and bicycle trails. 2. Intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. 3. Ease of obtaining marijuana and cocaine. 4. Hours that the community health clinic is open. 5. Use of protective gear when bicycling.
The National Institute for Nursing Research (NINR) establishes research priorities. Which option reflects a study that meets the current mission of the NINR?
1. The effect of nurse-led community education on the prevalence of heart disease in an economically disadvantaged inner-city population. 2. The number of students entering nursing programs. 3. The efficacy of a specific medication therapy for congestive heart failure. 4. The job satisfaction level of currently employed nurses.
Which of the following statements made by a patient with cervical cancer indicates to the nurse that more teaching is needed?
A) "This cancer is caused by HPV." B) "Multiple sexual partners increased my risk for HPV." C) "HPV does not increase my risk for HIV." D) "HPV places me at risk for other sexually transmitted infections."
You are examining a woman in her eighth month of pregnancy and discover that her blood pressure is 100/70 mm Hg, her heart rate is 90 beats/min, and her respirations are 20 breaths/min. These vital signs indicate:
A) Normal changes during pregnancy B) The patient is hypoxic C) Moderate hypovolemia at this stage of pregnancy D) Severe dehydration