A woman is 5 ft, 6 in (166 cm) tall and weighs 200 lb (90.9 kg) with a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.7. The nurse counsels the patient with the knowledge that the patient is at greatest risk for
a. heart disease.
b. osteoporosis.
c. diabetes mellitus.
d. endometrial cancer.
Answer: b. osteoporosis.
You might also like to view...
The most important component of the nursing process that precedes the nursing intervention and is prepared by the registered nurse is the ____________ ___________
ANS:
A patient who had abdominal surgery has been hospitalized for 4 days. He has no history of psychiatric disorder but is described by his family as having "always been a difficult person who blames others for everything that goes wrong."
From the day of admission, he has verbally abused the nurses for their inability to provide care that keeps him pain free and comfortable. Which history most likely explains this style of coping? a. Child-rearing that did not teach respect for others b. Exposure to violent role models in the media c. A personality style that externalizes problems d. Increased levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin
A nurse is applying the ethical principle of non-maleficence. Which of the following describes the action that the nurse is taking?
a. Administering medications using the "five rights" b. Allowing clients to be active participants in their care c. Providing patient privacy when delivering care d. Referring a client to a physical therapist
During the abdominal assessment of an elderly patient, the nurse palpates a mass in the midabdomen. What should the nurse do next?
A. Get the physician. B. Ask the patient to cough. C. Percuss the mass. D. Auscultate the mass.