The nurse correlates which data in the client's history as a predisposing factor for Laënnec's cirrhosis?
a. Gallstones
b. Alcohol abuse
c. Viral hepatitis
d. Heart disease
B
Laënnec's cirrhosis, also known as alcoholic cirrhosis, is caused by the toxic effect of alcohol on the liver. The nurse should ask the client about a history of alcohol use. The other factors are not related to this type of cirrhosis.
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A. Minimize fluid intake during the day. B. Perform sit-ups to strengthen the abdomen. C. Teach the woman how to perform Kegel exercises. D. Void infrequently to train the bladder.
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a 68-year-old woman with a recent diagnosis of unstable angina and new prescription for nitroglycerin
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A 30-year-old female presents with a gunshot wound to the head. The wound has seared edges and a deep penetration of smoke and gunpowder fragments. This wound would be documented as a(n):
a. exit. b. intermediate range entrance. c. contact range entrance. d. indeterminate range entrance.