The nurse encourages a 65-year-old female patient to get a cholesterol study because the best indicator of possible heart disease in women is
A) low levels of high-density lipoprotein.
B) low levels of triglycerides.
C) high levels of high-density lipoprotein.
D) low levels of low-density lipoprotein.
A
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Behavioral theories see personality disorders as the result of
1. social stressors. 2. conditioned responses. 3. neurophysical problems. 4. an imbalance among the three forces of the personality.
Which statement made by a resident in a long-term care facility should lead the nurse to conclude a positive resolution of the developmental task of old age?
a. "I love my children. I could have done more for them." b. "I am too young to be in a place like this." c. "I miss my friends and wife. I'm ready to go." d. "I've enjoyed the ride!"
Parenteral nutrition solutions generally are not used for longer than ____________________ hours due to the risk of bacterial growth
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which environmental factors are likely to affect the life cycle of disease pathogens and their vectors and thus disease outbreaks? (Select all that apply.)
A) Temperature B) Geology C) Precipitation D) Humidity E) Amount of daylight