A patient who would be likely to have elevated serum triglyceride levels is a(n)
a. single mother who works full-time and eats only two meals a day.
b. teenager taking antibiotics during recovery from a streptococcal infection.
c. overweight man who drinks three alcoholic beverages a day.
d. young man infected with hepatitis A virus.
Answer: c. overweight man who drinks three alcoholic beverages a day.
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1. The mother leaves the filled mop bucket on the floor while in another room. 2. The mother turns all pan handles to the back of the stove. 3. The mother fills the bath tub before bringing the baby into the bathroom. 4. When riding in a car, the child is in a car seat in the middle of the back seat.
An occupational health nurse overhears an employee talking to his manager about a 65-year-old coworker. What phenomenon would the nurse identify when hearing the employee state, "He should just retire and make way for some new blood."?
A) Intolerance B) Ageism C) Dependence D) Nonspecific prejudice
An older adult interested in nutrition asks the community health nurse about the number of calories that he should eat every day. Which of the following would be most appropriate?
A) 800 to 1,200 calories B) 1,200 to 1,600 calories C) 1,600 to 2,000 calories D) 2,000 to 2,400 calories
Which of the following instructions given by the nurse to the client would help promote urinary elimination?
A) "Urine color changes are not important." B) "Don't interrupt your day by going to the bathroom; wait until you're at a good stopping place." C) "Drink 8–10 glasses of water daily." D) "Wash with soap and water every other day."