What is one reason for the "middle-aged spread" often seen in middle adults?
A) changes in hormones C) decreased physical activity
B) loss of satisfactory roles D) satisfaction with one's life
C
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A patient in the prenatal clinic had a negative rubella titer. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Have the laboratory draw rubella titers as a double-check. B. Instruct the woman to avoid anyone who may have the disease. C. Prepare to administer a rubella vaccination to the woman. D. Reassure the woman that rubella has few fetal consequences.
A patient who just received thrombolytic therapy accidentally pulled out the IV line. For how long should manual pressure be applied to the venipuncture site?
a. 1 minute b. 2 minutes c. 5 minutes d. 10 minutes
An infant is born with low-set ears. What important information should the nurse provide the parents?
1. "Low-set ears are often a family characteristic.". 2. "Genetic testing will be required.". 3. "Once the baby is older, plastic surgery can improve the appearance of the ears.". 4. "As long as hearing is intact, ear position is not important.".
A client with type 1 diabetes must undergo bowel resection in the morning. How should the nurse proceed while caring for him on the morning of surgery?
a. administer half of the client's typical morning insulin dose as ordered b. administer an oral antidiabeteic agent as ordered c. administer an I.V. insulin infusion as ordered d. administer the client's normal daily dose of insulin as ordered