Which of the following statements accurately describe how risk factors may increase a person's chances for illness or injury? Select all that apply
A) Risks factors are unrelated to the person or event.
B) All risk factors are modifiable.
C) An increase in risk factors increases the possibility of illness.
D) A family history of breast cancer is not a modifiable risk factor.
E) School-aged children are at high risk for communicable diseases.
F) Multiple sexual relationships increase the risk for sexually transmitted diseases.
C, D, E, F
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1. alleviating suffering and enhancing quality of life 2. reducing pain and preventing medical complications 3. controlling side effects of illness while postponing death 4. withdrawing all medical care to allow natural death
The nurse is caring for the patient after general anesthesia. How often does the nurse perform routine patient assessment and documentation in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU)?
a. Every 5 minutes b. Every 5 to 15 minutes c. Every 15 to 30 minutes d. Every 30 minutes to 1 hour
Which is an effective nursing intervention to assist an angry patient learn to manage anger without violence?
a. Help a patient identify a thought that produces anger, evaluate the validity of the belief, and substitute reality-based thinking. b. Provide negative reinforcement such as restraint or seclusion in response to angry outbursts, whether or not violence is present. c. Use aversive conditioning, such as popping a rubber band on the wrist, to help extinguish angry feelings. d. Administer an antipsychotic or anti-anxiety medication.
The nurse notices that a coworker has been drinking and is not able to practice safely. The nurse should do which of the following?
A. Inform the manager or shift director immediately. B. Warn the coworker that black coffee is in order. C. Discuss the situation with the other nurses working. D. Do nothing, but keep an eye on the nurse.