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The occupational health nurse is conducting yearly health screenings. A 50-year-old man states, "My father had colon cancer, but I really don't understand why that means that I need a colonoscopy."
What could the nurse do to disseminate information about screening to more individuals? A) Plan a health fair for the employees that provides information about screening for diseases that have an inheritance pattern. B) Refer each employee over the age of 50 to a gastroenterologist. C) Create a Web site on diet and exercise as it relates to the prevention of colon cancer in people over 50. D) Place brochures in the nurses' facility for the employees to access in answering their questions.
Which of the following are responsibilities of the nurse when local injectable anesthesia is to be administered to a client?
A) Taking the client's allergy history B) Explaining how the anesthetic will be administered C) Preparing the area to be anesthetized D) Administering the anesthetic E) Applying a dressing to the area if appropriate
A nurse assigned to care for a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is aware that this is a life-threatening condition. What will DKA result in?
a. Disorder of carbohydrates, fats, and pro-teins metabolism b. Storage of glycogen, resulting in a severe shortage of glucose in the bloodstream c. Dangerously elevated pH and bicarbonate levels in the blood d. Severe hypoglycemia, which can result in coma and convulsions
All of the following are true about electronic records except
a. they are portable. b. they are less durable than paper charting. c. they are easily transferable. d. they are more durable than paper charting.