Which is the correct way to refer to someone with a disability?

a. A handicapped person
b. A person with an amputation
c. An amputee
d. A wheelchair-bound afflicted person


ANS: B

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A mental way to reduce stress is to:

A) Avoid humor B) Ignore social support systems C) Continue the same thought patterns D) Develop realistic expectations

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Which key information can the nurse provide to the client, in regard to the health-related benefits of herbals and botanicals? Select all that apply

A) Certain herbs can interact with prescription drugs. B) No one should take herbs while acutely ill. C) Herbs can mimic disease symptoms. D) Not all herbs are safe. E) Herbs are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. F) Only natural herbs are safe.

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While eating a meal in the hospital, a patient demonstrates difficulty breathing and signs of choking. The nurse realizes that the patient is experiencing which condition?

1. Laryngeal obstruction 2. Pulmonary emboli 3. Epiglottitis 4. An acute myocardial infarction

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The nurse is alert to stressors that may have an influence on the young adult client. One example of a common stressor for this age-group is:

1. Occupational pursuits 2. Health-related matters 3. Coping with cognitive changes 4. Caring for the older adult parent

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