Which factor has the greatest potential impact on health care needs in the 21st century?
A) Proportion of world's population age 65 and older
B) Migration from less developed to more industrialized regions
C) The impact of war and disaster
D) Decline in world fertility levels
A
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A client experiencing a postpartum hemorrhage refuses blood transfusions despite the danger to her life. The physician's orders reflect a compliance with the client's wishes. This ethical decision is based on
a. nonmaleficence c. paternalism b. beneficence d. respect for autonomy
Nutritional management of the child with Crohn disease includes a diet that has which component?
a. High fiber b. Increased protein c. Reduced calories d. Herbal supplements
During the night shift, a patient's total
parenteral nutrition (TPN) infusion ran out, and the nurse discovered that there was no TPN solution on hand to continue the infusion. The pharmacy is closed and will not reopen for 5 hours. The nurse will have to implement measures to prevent which consequence of abruptly discontinuing TPN infusions? a. Dehydration b. Hyperglycemia c. Dumping syndrome d. Rebound hypoglycemia
Which definition of health most closely resembles that proposed by King?
a) Health is a continuum of states of wellness and illness. b) Health is a negotiation between a patient and a nurse. c) Health is a goal that everyone strives for throughout their lifetime. d) Health is a process of growth and development in the individual.