Which of the following individuals has a modifiable, nutrition-related risk factor for stroke?
a. African American man, age 65, who has a low salt intake
b. White woman, age 32, who follows the MyPlate recommendations
c. Russian man, age 40, who drinks 3 oz of vodka daily
d. Hispanic man, age 42, who exercises regularly
Answer: c. Russian man, age 40, who drinks 3 oz of vodka daily
You might also like to view...
A nurse reviews a patient's care plan and finds a goal for the patient to ambulate at least three times a day. The nurse assists the patient to accomplish this goal. The nurse is participating in which step of the nursing process?
a. Planning b. Evaluation c. Data collection d. Implementation
Research reveals that people who pray more frequently score lower in physical functioning and score higher in their level of pain. Which of the following conclusions has been drawn from these findings?
a. As persons become more disabled, they pray to retain their mental health and obtain comfort. b. Everyone prays more as they get older or become ill. c. Praying decreases physical functioning and increases pain. d. Research findings are sometimes inaccurate due to extraneous variables.
The nurse is teaching a class about over-the-counter (OTC) medications at a senior citizen center. Which statement by a participant indicates the teaching was effective?
1. "Over-the-counter medications are safe, as long as we don't take them at the same time as our prescription medications." 2. "Over-the-counter medications are safe; otherwise, they would require a prescription." 3. "We should not take any over-the-counter medications without first calling our primary health care provider because these medications can interact with other prescriptions or products." 4. "We must read all the label directions before taking any over-the-counter medications."
A family is grieving after learning of a family member's accidental death. The transplant coordinator requests to talk with the family about possible organ and tissue donation. The nurse recognizes that
a. All religions allow for organ donation. b. Life support must be removed before organ and tissue retrieval occurs. c. The best time for organ and tissue donation is immediately after the autopsy. d. The transplant coordinator is working in accordance with federal law.