A nurse is assessing the health risks of a family. Which of the following health risks would the family be most likely to voluntarily assume?
a. Newly built power plant
b. Smoking cigarettes
c. Speeding vehicles near playground
d. Industrial pollution
ANS: B
Voluntarily assumed risks are tolerated better than those imposed by others. Smoking cigarettes is a voluntarily assumed risk as a personal health choice. A newly built power plant, speeding ve-hicles, and industrial pollution are all risks that one does not have personal control over.
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a. "We will practice relaxation techniques only in a quiet setting so I can focus." b. "Relaxation is important during labor because it will help me conserve my energy." c. "If I relax in between contractions, my baby will get more oxygen during labor." d. "My partner and I will practice relaxation throughout the remainder of my pregnancy."
A patient who has epilepsy will begin an anticonvulsant medication. The patient asks the nurse how long the medication will be necessary. How will the nurse respond?
a. "The medication is usually taken for a lifetime." b. "The medication will be given until you are seizure-free." c. "You will need to take the medication for 3 to 5 years." d. "You will take the medication as needed for seizure activity."
When researching complementary therapies, beginning practitioners would correctly learn which of the following?
a. All complementary therapies are ways to reward clients for positive attributes. b. Empirical assessment of effectiveness is easily demonstrated. c. Effectiveness is significantly affected by the practitioner's skill and technique. d. Complementary therapies are samples of therapy provided free of charge.