The nurse is creating a genogram for a client. Which standard symbol should the nurse use to identify a male carrier?
A. Fully shaded square.
B. Diamond shaded.
C. Fully shaded circle.
D. Square half shaded.
Answer: D
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A client who is recovering from a brain attack (stroke) has residual dysphagia. Which measure does the nurse plan to implement at mealtimes?
A. Giving the client thin liquids B. Alternating liquids with solids C. Giving foods that are primarily liquid D. Placing food in the affected side of the client's mouth
The nurse is providing patient teaching to a patient newly diagnosed with sleep apnea. In which way should the nurse explain how continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) corrects this disorder?
1. "The machine is set up to breathe for you when you stop breathing during the night." 2. "The machine's positive airway pressure provides a reminder to breathe during periods of apnea. " 3. "The machine's positive airway pressure keeps the upper airway structures from collapsing during sleep." 4. "The machine is set to give you oxygen during the times when you stop breathing and keep you from snoring."
What must the nurse do before applying a safety reminder device (SRD)?
a. Get permission from the family b. Assess patient's skin condition c. Get a physician's order d. Explain the SRD to the patient
Which of the following statements best describes how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) differs from its many peer agencies?
a. It focuses primarily on prevention. b. It is a uniquely American approach to problem resolution. c. It responds to health emergencies. d. It uses years of experience as the basis for its actions.