The elderly are a very homogenous group
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A nursing student is preparing an educational program concerning breast cancer. The focus of the program is primary prevention. Which of the following topics would be most appropriate?
1. A dietary discussion concerning the connection between breast cancer and dietary intake 2. Techniques for performing self–breast examination 3. American Cancer Society recommendations for mammography 4. Treatment options available for breast cancer clients
The home health nurse is assessing the home-bound patient with heart failure. Which assessment finding is of most concern to the nurse?
a. The patient complains of moderate short-ness of breath after walking 1 mile on the treadmill. b. The nurse notes a 3-lb weight gain over the course of a week. c. The patient reports an increase of heart rate of 10 beats per minute after vacuum-ing the floor. d. The patient reports an increase in urinary output.
Which factor has contributed to the problem of substance abuse?
a. Increased knowledge about the use of drugs b. Social acceptability of certain drugs c. Recognition of substance abuse as a health problem d. Control of the content and strength of illegal drugs
A man has been admitted to the hospital with lethargy. He was placed on the telemetry unit and is being continuously monitored. He is due to receive his dose of digoxin
The nurse knows that the medication is to be held if the pulse rate is less than 70 beats per minute. Which of the following is the best site to get his pulse reading? A. Apical B. Brachial C. Carotid D. Off the telemetry monitor