Alpha1-Antitrypsin deficiency screening is indicated for a patient who
A) develops COPD before age 45.
B) has a PO2 of less than 60 mm Hg.
C) has a FEV1 of less than 40% predicted.
D) All of the above are correct.
A
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With regard to the position of the laboring woman, maternity nurses should be able to tell the woman that:
a. The supine position commonly used in the United States increases blood flow. b. The "all fours" position, on her hands and knees, is hard on her back. c. Frequent changes in position will help relieve her fatigue and increase her com-fort. d. In a sitting or squatting position her abdominal muscles will have to work harder.
A patient with a history of using recreational cocaine tells the nurse that he would rather be addicted to cocaine than be diagnosed with cancer. What should the nurse respond with to this patient?
1. "Cocaine has been linked to the development of cancer." 2. "I guess if that's what you would prefer." 3. "People who use cocaine do have a lower risk of developing cancer." 4. "As long as the cocaine is pure and not mixed with toxic chemicals."
Simple random sampling differs from systematic sampling because:
A) subjects are selected using a table of random numbers B) subjects volunteer for either a control or experimental group C) subjects are selected by choosing every 10th person D) all subjects are selected for inclusion in the study
A patient with acute depression states, "God is punishing me for my past sins." What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?
a. "You sound very upset about this." b. "God always forgives us for our sins." c. "Why do you think you are being punished?" d. "If you feel this way, you should talk to your minister."