A community health nurse is providing an educational event at the local seniors' center. The topic the nurse is speaking about is varicose veins. What would the nurse suggest as proactive preventative measure for varicose veins?

A) Sitting with crossed legs to promote relaxation
B) Walking for several minutes every hour to promote circulation
C) Elevating the legs when tired
D) Wearing tight ankle socks to decrease edema


B

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A patient is admitted with lower abdominal pain and nausea. The nurse performing the initial assessment notes that the patient's abdomen is distended and firm, and hypoactive bowel sounds are present. The patient has not had a stool for 3 days

The nurse will contact the provider, who will: a. order a bulk-forming laxative. b. order extra fluids and fiber. c. perform diagnostic tests. d. prescribe a cathartic laxative.

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A client with which of the following conditions is likely to be given pancreatic enzymes (pancrelipase) before meals?

1. Cholecystitis 2. Cystic fibrosis 3. Diabetes 4. Hiatal hernia

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An S3 may be a normal finding in children and young adults

A) True B) False

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A nurse manager is a strong proponent of the concept of learning organizations as a means to promote professional practice through the encouragement of personal mastery and awareness of one's mental models. This concept was developed by:

a. W. Edwards Deming. c. Florence Nightingale. b. Peter Senge. d. Philip B. Crosby.

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