The nurse is assessing a client's hereditary and nonhereditary cancer risk factors in order to create a pictorial description of the incidence of cancer. The nurse is constructing a:
1. flow chart.
2. checklist.
3. database.
4. pedigree.
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A pedigree is a diagrammatic representation of a family history that identifies affected individuals. The nurse is not constructing a flow chart, checklist, or database with the client's assessment information.
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A male patient is taking indinavir (Crixivan) for HIV. To decrease the risk of kidney stones, the nurse's teaching plan will include which of the following?
A) Increase physical activity B) Drink 1 to 2 L of water a day C) Avoid taking acetaminophen D) Decrease fatty foods in his diet
The nurse is assessing a patient for dietary factors that may influence her risk for osteoporosis. The nurse should question the patient about her intake of what nutrients? Select all that apply
A) Calcium B) Simple carbohydrates C) Vitamin D D) Protein E) Soluble fiber
Of the following exercise regimens, which would be most suitable for the nurse to recommend to a 77 year old healthy woman with no restrictions from her physician?
a. five miles of bicycling per day on the county roads b. walking for a total of 20 – 30 minutes five days per week c. swimming 50 laps per day in the community swimming pool d. horse back riding in the country alone three times per week
The older adult patient in a long-term care facility is at risk for injury because of confusion. The patient's gait is stable. To prevent injury to the patient, the best method of restraint if prescribed would be:
1. a geriatric chair. 2. an alarm bracelet. 3. a vest restraint. 4. wrist and ankle restraints.