Suicide in the United States is
1. not a problem.
2. the eleventh leading cause of death.
3. most prevalent among in the middle-aged.
4. controlled by the use of antidepressants.
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Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States.
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The nurse recognizes that, to be an effective teacher, communication must be clear
In an educational session for a patient newly diagnosed with congestive heart failure, which of the fol-lowing statements would be the best choice for the nurse to use? a. "To help reduce the risk of pulmonary edema, your sodium intake must be moni-tored." b. "Just remember, NO SODIUM!" c. "Pulmonary edema can form if you have too much sodium." d. "You will need to make sure you eat less salt to help prevent fluid from collecting in your lungs."
A patient comes to the clinic complaining of difficulty voiding. What nursing action should the nurse take to encourage a patient who is having difficulty voiding?
A) Use a slipper bedpan. B) Apply a cold compress to the perineum. C) Have the patient lie in a supine position. D) Provide privacy for the patient.
Which situation reflects a potential ethical dilemma for the nurse?
a. A nurse administers analgesics to a patient with cancer as often as the physician's order allows. b. A neonatal nurse provides nourishment and care to a newborn who has a defect that is incompatible with life. c. A labor nurse, whose religion opposes abortion, is asked to assist with an elective abortion. d. A postpartum nurse provides information about adoption to a new mother who feels she cannot adequately care for her infant.
A large portion of foreign-born residents of the United States:
a. work in service-producing and blue-collar sectors. b. reside in rural areas. c. have a high school education. d. are refugees and nonimmigrants.