The nurse is reviewing a client's risk factors for the development of renal cancer. Which of the following would be considered a risk factor for the development of this disease?
1. Cigarette smoking
2. Being underweight
3. History of hypotension
4. History of type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Cigarettes smoking doubles the risk of renal cell carcinoma. Obesity, not being underweight, is a risk factor. Hypertension, not hypotension, is a risk factor. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is not a risk factor for the development of the disease.
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a. Fractured arm at age 16 b. Active smoking c. Vitamin D supplements d. Weight lifting
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The nurse teaches the postpartum client about oxytocin (Pitocin). The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
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