Epidemiology is the study of factors that lead to the occurrence of disease in a population of people
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The nurse recognizes that subjective pregnancy changes such as amenorrhea can be caused by which conditions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Goodell sign 2. Anemia 3. Pseudocyesis 4. Thyroid dysfunction 5. Fetal heartbeat
Incomprehensible language is characteristic of persons with schizophrenia. A client is telling you about his hallucinations of Indians on the wind calling out to him "ipeechee
" You offer the client a drink of water, and the client says, "Emanah". You wonder about these words, which seem created by the client. If in your assessment you discover that the client makes up these words, they are good examples of which of the following? a. incoherence b. neologisms c. tangentiality d. word salad
A 51-year-old female client has been reading health magazines and is aware of the fact
that menopausal women are more susceptible to coronary artery disease (CAD). The client arrives at a health care facility eager to know more on the prevention of CAD. What instruction should the nurse offer to help prevent the client from being susceptible to CAD? A) Avoid foods rich in carbohydrates B) Emphasize on crossing legs when sitting C) Emphasize on elevating feet when sitting D) Avoid sugary foods
During a genitourinary examination of a 30-year-old male patient, the nurse identifies a small amount of a white, thick substance on the patient's uncircumcised glans penis. What is the nurse's next step?
a. Record this as a normal finding. b. Avoid embarrassing questions about sexual activity. c. Notify the provider about a suspected sexually transmitted infection. d. Tell the patient to avoid doing self-examinations until symptoms clear.