Which of the following advice is most appropriate for preventing breast cancer?
A) Have a child before the age of 40.
B) Maintain an ideal weight.
C) Menopausal women should opt for hormone replacement therapy.
D) Reduce the consumption of alcohol.
B
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His family is concerned and thinks there is something wrong. As the LPN in charge, you a. Call the physician immediately; the family is right, he should not be groggy 12 hours after surgery b. Decide you will refuse to medicate him for pain if he asks because he is still heavily sedated c. Increase his IV rate d. Explain to the family that because of normal age-related changes, it takes longer for the effects of anesthesia to wear off
A sedative-hypnotic drug may be prescribed for a patient with which condition?
a. Vertigo b. Schizophrenia c. Acute mania d. A sleep disorder
Which of the following is a risk factor for pneumonia?
a. Smoking b. COPD c. Age d. All of the above
Which finding is of highest priority when the nurse is planning care for a 77-year-old patient seen in the outpatient clinic?
a. Symmetric joint swelling of fingers b. Decreased right knee range of motion c. Report of left hip aching when jogging d. History of recent loss of balance and fall