Which of the following statements about obesity in the United States is true?
a. Sixty-five percent of U.S. men are overweight or obese.
b. Obesity rates have slightly lowered over the past decades.
c. The United States spent over $147 billion in medical care costs associated with obesity in 2008.
d. Sixty-four percent of U.S. women are overweight or obese.
D
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When developing a care plan for an older adult, the nurse should consider which challenges faced by patients in this age group?
A) Selecting a vocation, becoming financially independent, and managing a home B) Developing leisure activities, preparing for retirement, and resolving empty-nest crisis C) Managing a home, developing leisure activities, and preparing for retirement D) Adjusting to retirement, deaths of family members, and decreased physical strength
During which phase of the nurse-client relationship can the nurse anticipate that identified client
issues will be explored and resolved? a. The working phase b. The identifying phase c. The dysfunctional phase d. The termination phase
Herbal supplements are a growing commodity today in alternative medicine. With people wanting to be healthier, many are turning to herbal supplements as alternatives to prescription medications
a. What should you know as a nurse assessing a new client? b. What side effects are there with herbal medications and conventional medications or surgical treatments? c. What is the main disadvantage of buying herbal supplements?
What are the symptoms of diarrhea? (select all that apply)
a. Weight loss b. Bowels still feeling full after a bowel movement c. Abdominal pain and cramping d. Fever and chills e. Feeling bloated f. Feeling ill