Which of the following are very thin and fragile blood vessels??
A) Arterioles
B) Veins
C) Capillaries
D) Venules
C
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A nurse cares for a client who has a family history of colon cancer. The client states, "My father and my brother had colon cancer. What is the chance that I will get cancer?" How should the nurse respond?
a. "If you eat a low-fat and low-fiber diet, your chances decrease significantly." b. "You are safe. This is an autosomal dominant disorder that skips generations." c. "Preemptive surgery and chemotherapy will remove cancer cells and prevent cancer." d. "You should have a colonoscopy more frequently to identify abnormal polyps early."
When working with an older adult client, the nurse would be especially alert to the fact that this client is likely:
1. To sense pain more quickly than younger clients do. 2. Not to show signs and symptoms of infection as early as younger clients do. 3. To have a larger percentage of body fluids compared with young adults. 4. To have increased production of erythrocytes.
The nurse is discussing a plan of treatment for a client with alcohol addiction who does not have insurance. In planning treatment for this client, the nurse would most likely refer the client to:
1. An inpatient treatment center. 2. A spiritual advisor. 3. A 12-step recovery program. 4. A nutritionist.
The nurse has an adequate understanding of nurse practice acts when stating which of the following?
a. "Nurse practice acts do not help guide nurses.". b. "Nurse practice acts describe how to pre-pare for the NCLEX exam.". c. "Nurse practice acts describe how and when to renew a nursing license.". d. "Nurse practice acts provide a list of job openings.".