A nurse is monitoring the exercise of a 42-year-old woman. Which of the following would be the estimated maximum heart rate (MHR) for this woman?
a. 126
b. 142
c. 178
d. 184
Answer: c. 178
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The patient asks the nurse, "Is it safe to take over-the-counter (OTC) medications with prescription medications?" What is the nurse's best response? (Select all that apply.)
A) "OTC medications can interact with prescription medications." B) "It is important to tell your doctor all medications you take, including OTC." C) "OTC medications could mask or hide signs and symptoms of a disease." D) "You should avoid taking any OTC medication when taking prescription drugs." E) "Taking OTC medications can make your prescription medication more effective."
The mother of a 4-year-old child rewards and praises the child for helping his younger brother and
for being polite and using good manners. The nurse supports the use of praise because the qualities of politeness and helpfulness will likely be internalized and become part of the child's a. id. b. ego. c. superego. d. preconscious.
According to Morse (2001), what two patterns of behavior may a family use when expressing their feelings or emotions related to the death of their loved one?
1. Denial and grieving 2. Enduring and suffering 3. Hostility and acceptance 4. Anger and bargaining