A client experiences bloating, gas, and diarrhea after eating ice cream or drinking milk. These symptoms are probably related to
a. hypoglycemia.
b. lactose intolerance.
c. inadequate fiber intake.
d. diverticulitis.
Answer: b. lactose intolerance.
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A) Bursitis B) Radiculopathy C) Sciatica D) Tendonitis
A measurement tool used to articulate the nursing workload for a specified patient or group of patients over a specific period of time is called:
a. benchmarking c. staffing pattern b. skill mix d. patient classification
During a health history the nurse learns that a patient experiences several head colds each year. What teaching should the nurse consider providing to this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. Limit physical stress. 2. Avoid getting chilled. 3. Stay away from crowds. 4. Stay indoors when it rains. 5. Frequently wash the hands.
Of the clients described below, those labeled with numbers ____________________ have risk factors for endometrial cancer. (Your answer should appear as numbers separated by commas and spaces [e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4].)
1. The client who never had children 2. The client who has given birth to nine children 3. The client whose body mass index is 39 4. The client whose menopause began at age 60 5. The client whose father had colon cancer 6. The client who has had human papillomavirus infections