The number of people in a population with a certain disorder at a certain point in time is called the ____________________ of the disorder
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
prevalence
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A client with peptic ulcer disease asks the nurse about taking slippery elm supplements. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "Slippery elm has no benefit for this problem." b. "Slippery elm is often used for this disorder." c. "There is no evidence that this will work." d. "You should not take any herbal remedies."
Which assessment finding supports the nurse's suspicion that a client is experiencing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A) Dysrhythmias B) Cyanotic nail beds C) Clubbing of the fingers D) Cough in the morning producing clear sputum
The nurse is teaching an older patient about an overnight sleep study to diagnose sleep apnea. What will the nurse include when teaching this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Oxygen saturation level will be measured. 2. An electrocardiogram will be used to measure heart activity. 3. Pins will be inserted into leg muscles to measure tone and tension. 4. An electromyogram will be done to measure face and leg movements. 5. An electroencephalogram will be done to measure brain wave activity.
At what age are men most likely to develop hypertension?
A) 20 to 30 B) 30 to 40 C) 40 to 50 D) 50 to 60