A nurse is caring for a client with Crohn disease. The nurse notes that the health-care provider has ordered the addition of omega-3 fatty acids to the diet and omega-3 fatty acid supplement to the medication regimen. The nurse suspects the health-care provider is applying which process to help this client minimize chronic inflammation from the disease?
A) Nutrigenomics
B) Nutrigenetics
C) Epigenomics
D) Epigenetics
A) Nutrigenomics
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Severe chest pain is reported by a client during an acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following is the most appropriate drug for the nurse to administer?
A) Isosorbide mononitrate (Isordil) B) Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) C) Morphine sulfate (Morphine) D) Nitroglycerin transdermal patch
The nurse notes a client's neck veins are distended when sitting upright. This finding is indicative of which of these conditions?
a. ascites c. pulmonary hypertension b. decreased renal out-put d. right-sided heart failure
A contributing factor to health care disparities may be
a. genetic factors. b. provider bias. c. standard treatment options. d. diagnostic differences.
The patient asks how the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine decreases the incidence of sleep apnea. What is the correct response by the nurse?
a. By stimulating inspiration to be deeper b. By taking over respiratory activity when the patient ceases to breathe c. By sounding an alarm if respirations have ceased d. By preventing relaxation of the tissues