The Nurses' Health Study demonstrated that adequate amounts of folic acid in the diet could help protect patients from:
a. breast cancer.
b. colorectal cancer.
c. glioblastoma.
d. hepatoma.
b
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When developing a nursing care plan for a child with atopic dermatitis who has a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection (secondary to scratching of lesions), the nurse will most likely select which of the following interventions?
a. Keep the environment warm. b. Dress the child in clothing that is light, clean, and loose. c. Teach the family to use antibacterial hand soap. d. Avoid lotions and creams.
The nurse is conducting an assessment for Don, a 5-year veteran with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). He was referred to the clinic for evaluation of movement disorders
He reports taking alprazolam (Xanax) for the last 3 months and wonders if that is contributing to his tremors and shuffling gait. Which of these understandings is most important in guiding the nurse's further assessment and response to Don? A. Alprazolam (Xanax) has a high risk potential for extrapyramidal side effects. B. Don's symptoms are likely related to alprazolam (Xanax) addiction. C. There is an associated risk for Parkinson's disease in patients with TBI. D. Don's symptoms are most likely symptoms of PTSD.
Which of the following drugs is a calcium channel blocker?
A. Propranolol B. Diltiazem C. Chlorothiazide D. Clonidine