Which statement is most accurate concerning health disparities in the United States?
A) Asian Americans have lesser mortality and morbidity rates than other minority groups.
B) Men have a lower mortality rate than women.
C) Mortality and morbidity rates from cancer are greater in the Hispanic population than for
whites.
D) Immunization rates for children in all ethic groups are comparable.
A
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In order to reduce the patient's risk of severe nausea, the nurse should A) place the patient on a low-residue diet. B) ensure that the patient is NPO from midnight prior to receiving the drug. C) administer a combination of antiemetics prior to the administration of the drug. D) encourage the patient to request antiemetics if the nausea becomes unbearable.
For a client receiving tetracycline, the nurse needs to instruct to:
a. take medication with meals. b. have potassium level checked. c. avoid juices when taking this drug. d. take medication one-to-two hours before or two-to-three hours after meals.
A resident has slid down in bed. Her skin sticks to the bed while her muscles move down. This is:
a. Shearing b. Friction c. Ergonomics d. Logrolling
MC Margaret Sanger combined social activism with nursing to her clients by
A. Advocating for better care for the mentally ill. B. Reducing rural childbirth morbidity and mortality rates. C. Providing education regarding improved nutrition for families. D. Providing information about contraceptive services to women.