The nurse is creating a genogram for a client. Which information should the nurse consider as critical in forming a plan of care for the client? Select all that apply.

A. Death from chronic illness.
B. Multiple pregnancy losses.
C. Known genetic conditions.
D. Late age of disease onset.
E. Multiple family members with the same disease.


Answer: E

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a. Clients are assumed to experience some degree of pain at all times. b. Staff must take special courses to be competent in pain management. c. Pain assessment is considered to be the "fifth" vital sign. d. There must be evidence that the least expensive, most effective pain medications are used.

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The abbreviation "gtt" in a prescription refers to a:

a. gallon. c. drop. b. gram. d. large vessel.

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A client with lung cancer has a lobectomy of the left lung and is returned to the recovery room with a chest tube connected to a closed, underwater-seal drainage system

The nurse observes that the system is functioning correctly when he or she notes that the pressure in the suction con-trol chamber of the systems remains at ____________________ pressure. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which antimalarial intervention would be appropriate for client teaching when educating those living in an area of the world where malaria is endemic?

a. Receive a dose of IV quinine. b. Avoid direct contact with individuals who have malaria. c. Use insecticide-treated bed nets. d. Apply dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) spray.

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