You are caring for a child with a broken wrist that has just been placed in a cast. You would elevate the arm to
A) promote healing.
B) prevent edema.
C) discourage infection.
D) ensure proper bone alignment.
B
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The nurse should be mindful that the factor in a client's history most likely to result in esophageal reflux is
a. eating foods high in sodium. b. heavy consumption of coffee daily. c. long-term sedentary lifestyle. d. very-high-fiber diet.
What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn from inductive reasoning?
a. Bachelors are unmarried men and Danny is unmarried; therefore, Danny is a bachelor. b. Every eagle seen this week has dark feathers; therefore, all eagles have dark feathers. c. Most Ford vehicles are reliable, so the Ford you just bought will be reliable, too. d. All dogs have fleas; therefore, my dog has fleas.
One of the adults at a health education program introduced a rather unorthodox suggestion, claiming, "I saw it on the Internet." Which of the following criteria is most important
for laypeople to use in deciding whether to accept the Internet's information? A. The author has written several books on the topic, all of which are for sale. B. The content of the site is entertaining and supported by an international pharmaceutical company. C. The site is frequently referred to in magazine and TV advertisements. D. The site is maintained and frequently updated by a federal health agency.
Which information about mammograms is most important to provide a post-menopausal female client?
A) Breast self-examinations are not needed if annual mammograms are obtained. B) Radiation exposure is minimized by shielding the abdomen with a lead-lined apron. C) Yearly mammograms should be done regardless of previous normal x-rays. D) Women at high risk should have annual routine and ultrasound mammograms.