After seeing a public education program on the need for screening colonoscopy and the dangers of colorectal cancer, an older friend asks the nurse, "I'm really scared of getting cancer. What can I do to avoid that kind of cancer?"
Which of the following recommendations should be made by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid smoking or much alcohol.
b. Choose poultry or fish rather than red or processed meat.
c. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and fiber each day.
d. Try to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
ANS: A, B, C
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A nurse manager educates staff nurses in the use of clinical practice guidelines. Which statement should the nurse include in this teaching?
a. "Clinical practice guidelines are implemented by The Joint Commission." b. "Practice guidelines are based on hospital management staff's expertise." c. "Clinical practice guidelines are official recommendations based on evidence." d. "Practice guidelines allow for greater reimbursement from insurance companies."
Neuman's System Model details the nursing diagnosis as
1. A comprehensive statement about the client's general condition and actual and potential variances from wellness 2. Stated in terms of client's limitations in self-care 3. Focusing on adaptation problems 4. Meeting healthcare needs in the context of client's patterns 5.
Which of the following best describes how the U.S. Census Bureau surveys are helpful to a community health nurse?
a. They provide the distribution of age, sex, race, and ethnicity in the community. b. They document the mortality and morbidity of the community. c. They ensure that all community residents are involved. d. They temporarily give employment opportunities to residents.
Which of the following descriptions would the nurse include when teaching a client about her scheduled colposcopy?
A) "A gel will be applied to your abdomen and a microphone-like device will be moved over the area to identify problem areas.". B) "A solution will be wiped on your cervix to identify any abnormal cells, which will be visualized with a magnifying instrument.". C) "Scrapings of tissue will be obtained and placed on slides to be examined under the microscope.". D) "After you receive anesthesia, a small device will be inserted into your abdomen near your belly button to obtain tissue samples.".