The nurse encourages health-promoting behaviors for young women that would include:
1. annual mammograms.
2. family planning.
3. yearly rectal exams.
4. annual prostate exams.
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Developmental tasks of the young adult include deciding whether to have a family and car-rying out the tasks of parenting.
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In examining a client with several diseases diagnosed, including hypertension and depression, the nurse examines the physiology of the effect of stress on the immune system
Which of the following physiologic responses affects this client the most strongly? A) A reduction in the level of virus-fighting interferon. B) An increase in the level of serum cortisol. C) An increase the number of immature T cells. D) A reduction in the antibody response to vaccines.
The nurse is providing an educational event at the local community center on prostate cancer. A 53-year-old male attendee asks about the prevention and detection of prostate cancer
What information should the nurse provide to this man that would assist in the early identification of prostate cancer? A) Have a digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test done yearly B) Have a transrectal ultrasound every 5 years C) Perform monthly testicular self-examinations D) Have a complete blood count (CBC) yearly, including blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine assessment
The nurse is assessing a client taking both verapamil and digoxin. Which finding indicates an adverse interaction of this drug combination?
1. Pulse rate 51 beats per minute 2. Respiratory rate 42 breaths per minute 3. Blood pressure 184/96 mmHg 4. Serum potassium 5.6 mEq/L
A hypothermia blanket is another method of lowering the body temperature
True False