The nurse recognizes that smoking is a "promoter" that, although not a carcinogen itself, allows cancer to occur faster in the patients. Which factor is also a promoter of cancer?
a. Obesity
b. Occupational hazards
c. Cocaine abuse
d. Heavy alcohol intake
D
Alcohol and smoking are "promoters" that facilitate the occurrence of cancer. Being overweight, occupational hazards, and abusing cocaine are not considered "promoters" in regard to cancer risk.
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A. CHEOPS scale B. Denver II screening tool C. FLACC scale D. OLD CAT questions
The school nurse is talking with a group of parents about the growth and development of their school-aged children. A parent asks the nurse, "Just what are growing pains?" Which of the following is the best response?
a. "The bones hurt when calcium builds up and the bones are stretching out in length." b. "When the long bones are growing faster than the attached muscle, pain can occur." c. "The nerves are chemically irritated when the bones are elongating in growth." d. "As the bones get longer, the skin has to grow and stretch and this hurts."
Which of the following is true about the disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) in less-er-developed countries?
1. Communicable diseases account for the greatest percentage. 2. Diarrheal disease, respiratory infections, and worm infestation are rampant despite technology. 3. Injuries account for most disability 4. Birth control methods are often lacking
A.P. returns to the clinic in 1 week for her HIV test results, which are negative. Her culture results confirm
the diagnosis of chlamydial infection. What are your primary nursing concerns at this time? What will be an ideal response?