What is the leading cause of disability in the United States among individuals aged 15 to 44?
a. Arthritis
b. Cardiac conditions
c. Cerebrovascular disorders
d. Mental illness
ANS: D
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The nurse is educating the family of a patient on falls risk precautions. Which of the following statements by the family indicates a need for further education?
a. "I should keep the wheelchair locked unless using it to move Mom." b. "I should always leave the bathroom light on." c. "I should use nonskid socks, not shoes." d. "I should keep her cell phone close to her bed."
The nurse takes into consideration that long-term use of antibiotics can cause an antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis from the organism________
ANS:
Which patient statement indicates the need for additional teaching for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who is taking meloxicam (Mobic)?
a. "I am keeping a daily record of my blood pressure." b. "I take aspirin before I go to bed." c. "I know I can take meloxicam with or without regard to meals." d. "I weigh every day so I will be aware of any weight gain."
When a male client is unable to shave himself, the nurse should prepare to shave the client by first:
a. applying shaving cream b. placing a warm, wet washcloth over the face c. using short, firm strokes to begin d. pulling the skin taut