The patient states, "I think I am actually addicted to nicotine." Which assessment findings are consistent with this type of addiction? Select all that apply.
A. A respiratory rate is 14 breaths per minute.
B. The blood pressure is 182/86 mmHg.
C. The patient states, "I have never been able to stop smoking for more than two weeks at a time because the cravings get so bad."
D. An apical heart rate is 72 beats per minute.
E. The patient states, "Sometimes, I feel so nauseated after I smoke cigarettes."
Answer: E
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A) A 70-year-old woman with increased numbers of osteoblasts. B) A 78-year-old female whose osteoclast function is inhibited. C) A 65-year-old male who is noted to have osteopenia. D) A 68-year-old male who takes vitamin D supplements.
The nurse is considering a health promotion program for a middle-aged adult. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to planning this program?
1. When are you going to retire? 2. How many hours of sleep do you get every night? 3. What motivates you to learn something new? 4. How much exercise do you get every day?
The process of integrating new experiences into existing thought patterns is known as:
1. Accommodation 2. Assimilation 3. Intuition 4. Symbolism
Which assessment(s) will the nurse complete during routine pregnancy visits? (Select all that apply.)
a. Blood pressure b. Hemoglobin c. Weight d. Fetal heart sounds e. Glucose tolerance test (GTT)