During the health history of an 8-month-old patient, the nurse asks the mother to list the immunizations that the patient has received. This information is important for which part of the history?
A) Birth history
B) Family history
C) Health maintenance
D) Health patterns
C
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Mr. Burris is a 66-year-old man who leads a sedentary lifestyle and who has recently been diagnosed with dyslipidemia
Mr. Burris is disappointed to learn of this apparent deterioration in his health, stating, "First it was the diabetes and then the arthritis, now this." The nurse has performed health education with Mr. Burris and has described metabolic syndrome. In addition to his elevated cholesterol levels, what aspect of Mr. Burris' health is congruent with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome? A) Sedentary lifestyle B) Age over 65 coupled with male gender C) Arthritis D) Diabetes mellitus
A nursing student is giving a report on the immune system. What function of cytokines should the student describe?
A) Determining whether a cell is foreign B) Determining if lymphokines will be activated C) Determining whether the T cells will remain in the nodes and retain a memory of the antigen D) Determining whether the immune response will be the production of antibodies or a cell-mediated response
The nurse is assessing an older adult client with a cardiac dysrhythmia. Which finding would the nurse identify as contributing to this client's dysrhythmia?
A) Drinks caffeinated coffee in the morning and for lunch. B) Does not smoke or ingest any alcohol. C) Plays golf three times a week and gardens daily. D) Takes antihypertensive medication as prescribed.
Approximately 50% of the deaths in the 65 and older age group are caused by heart disease and cancer. However, over the past 50 years, a noticeable decline in overall deaths, especially from heart disease and cancer, has been noted
What has most caused this decline in deaths? A) Health care awareness in the elderly population B) Healthier lifestyles in the elderly population C) An increase in exercise and better nutrition among the aging population D) Improvements in the prevention and early detection and treatment of diseases