A nurse is teaching a group of teens about cancer risks. What does the nurse stress as the most important environmental risk for developing leukemia?
A. Direct contact with others with leukemia
B. Family history
C. Living near high-voltage power lines
D. Smoking cigarettes
Ans: D. Smoking cigarettes
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Which of the following should the nurse encourage to help prevent and control community-acquired infections?
A) Diet and exercise regimen C) Childhood immunizations B) Reduced smoking D) Regular checkups
A client is reporting that the oral medication she was prescribed for her hypothyroidism does not seem to be helping. The client goes on to report that she has been experiencing tension-related headaches and constipation
She has been self-medicating with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and bulk laxa-tives. Which of the following assessment questions is most likely to provide information regard-ing this client's concern regarding her thyroid problem? 1. "How long have you taken Synthroid?" 2. "What other medications are you currently on?" 3. "How long have you been taking a bulk laxative?" 4. "Have you developed any other gastrointestinal symptoms?"
A client asks the nurse why they need a booster vaccine. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. "Boosters provide sustained protection." B. "Boosters reactivate your immunity." C. "Boosters cover the new strains of viruses." D. "Boosters stimulate the production of antibodies."
When using the tympanic thermometer for children under age 3, pull the pinna down and back.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)