Members of some cultures consider making eye contact a sign of disrespect
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse reviewing a patient's chart is asking questions related to risk factors for colorectal cancer. Which of the following does the nurse identify as a risk factor associated with colorectal cancer?
A) Age greater than 50 B) History of bowel obstruction C) Family history of stomach cancer D) Low-fat, low-protein, low-fiber diet
An elderly patient has been admitted to your unit with a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis. The daughter who accompanied this patient asks you why the incidence of chronic disease increases with age. What would be your best response?
A) Biologic changes reduce the efficiency of body systems. B) The older adult has less support and care from his family members, and this results in illness. C) There is an increased morbidity of friends in this age group, and this leads to the older adult's desire to also assume the "sick role." D) Normal aging increases the circulation of the heart.
A patient with renal insufficiency has been hospitalized on your unit. The patient knows that renal function depends upon the functional status of nephrons
The patient asks you when she will need to start dialysis based upon loss of nephron function. What would you respond? A) "When about 50% of the nephrons are no longer functioning." B) "When about 60% of the nephrons are no longer functioning." C) "When about 70% of the nephrons are no longer functioning." D) "When about 80% of the nephrons are no longer functioning."
The nurse is discussing skin hygiene with a group of adolescent athletes. For which of the following reasons does the nurse specifically plan to discuss the prevention and management of athlete's foot?
a. It is a common skin disorder among this particular population. b. It is both easily prevented and managed if the problem is understood. c. The condition can spread to other parts of the body if it is not managed well. d. The condition is often a source of social embarrassment for those who have it.