The nurse notices that Frank, an 80-year-old man, has to void frequently at night. The most common cause is likely to be:
a. prostatic hypertrophy.
b. hypertension.
c. diabetes.
d. osteoporosis.
a
Enlargement of the prostate (prostatic hypertrophy) can
cause incontinence, frequency and nocturia in men.
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The nurse is planning a weight reduction class and wants to use the Health Belief Model to motivate the clients in losing weight. Which are mediating factors in the Health Belief Model?
Select all that apply. 1. Likelihood of the individuals developing complications from being overweight. 2. The clients' perception of the severity of an illness that could develop from being overweight. 3. The cost of the class that will be the client's responsibility. 4. The amount of time commitment for the individuals taking the class. 5. The religion of the clients who will be taking the class.
A researcher tests a measurement tool in a pilot study and notes a wide variance in scores. To improve the significance of the study's findings in subsequent studies, the researcher will
a. apply quota sampling techniques. b. decrease the sample size. c. increase the sample size. d. use cluster sampling techniques.
In comparison with urban adults, rural adults
1. Seek medical care more often 2. Have poorer overall health status 3. Are less likely to identify a usual source of medical care 4. Are usually seen by a specialist rather than a general practitioner
Checking the dose of a medication is a shared responsibility between the physician ________ the drug and the person ________ the drug.
What will be an ideal response?