Researchers have found that, because they are more likely than others to move around in bed or try to get out of bed, the individuals who are at highest risk for entrapment are older,
frail adults who experience which of the following? Select all that apply.
1. Pain
2. Comfort
3. Confusion
4. Orientation
5. Fecal impaction
ANS: 1, 3, 5
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A) T lymphocytes B) B lymphocytes C) T4 helper cells D) IgG antibodies
The school health nurse is presenting a health promotion class to a group of high school students. Which intervention addresses health promotion strategies related to the leading cause of cancer deaths in North America?
A) Monthly breast self-exams B) Smoking cessation C) Annual colonoscopies D) Monthly testicular exams
A peppering of nontender, nonsuppurative Montgomery tubercles is considered to be a:
a. normal finding. b. sign of carcinoma. c. skin disease. d. symptom of malnutrition.
While conducting a health assessment, the nurse documents a patient's response under the heading "chief complaint.". The nurse is currently conducting the _____________ part of the health assessment
1. History of present illness 2. Past medical history 3. Family history 4. Psychosocial history