MC The nurse is educating the family regarding general needs for adequate nutrition, rest, and physical activity. Which level of prevention does this describe?
A. Secondary prevention
B. Health maintenance
C. Tertiary prevention
D. Primary prevention
D. Primary prevention
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After administering propylthiouracil (PTU), what effect would the nurse anticipate the drug will have in the patient's body?
A) To destroy part of the thyroid gland B) To inhibit production of thyroid hormone in the thyroid gland C) To suppress the anterior pituitary gland's secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) D) To suppress the hypothalamus's production of thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
The nurse is caring for a client who has just completed treatment for basal cell carcinoma on the lower lip. The client says to the nurse, "Cigarettes are ruining my life. I'll do anything to quit smoking
" Which is the nurse's best response? a. "Here is some information about smoking cessation programs in the area. Let's dis-cuss the options." b. "Here are some pamphlets that show the financial benefits of quitting smoking." c. "If you quit smoking, your risk for devel-oping cancer again will decrease dramati-cally." d. "Your chest x-ray is still clear, so you could prevent permanent lung damage if you quit smoking now."
Which of the following clients who are receiving care at a primary care clinic is most at risk for developing heart disease?
1. Elizabeth Elliot, a 55-year-old schoolteacher who is 30 pounds overweight, does not smoke, and has no family history of heart disease. Her blood pressure is 124/84 mm Hg, and her cholesterol is 220 mg/dL. 2. Frank Fuller, a 45-year-old insurance salesman who is near his optimal weight, does not smoke, and has a family history (father) of heart disease. His blood pressure is 140/92 mm Hg, and his cholesterol is 180 mg/dL. 3. Grace Geer, a 42-year-old bank executive who is 15 pounds overweight, smokes 1 pack per day, and has a family history (both grandfathers) of heart disease. Her blood pressure is 130/68 mm Hg, and her cholesterol is 190 mg/dL. 4. Harlan Harris, a 54-year-old truck driver who is 25 pounds overweight, smokes 1 pack per day, and has a family history (father, grandfather) of heart disease. His blood pressure is 136/92 mm Hg, and his cholesterol is 250 mg/dL.
A nurse is teaching parents of kindergarten children general guidelines to assist their children in school. Which statement by the parents indicates they understand the teaching?
a. "We will only meet with the teacher if problems occur." b. "We will discourage hobbies so our child focuses on school work." c. "We will plan a trip to the library as often as possible." d. "We will expect our child to make all As in school."