Health promotion activities a school nurse could teach the student athletes that will help them avoid endocrine problems in the future include
a. avoiding alcohol.
b. getting plenty of rest.
c. not smoking.
d. not using steroids.
D
Educating clients to avoid using exogenous steroids unless prescribed is an important health promotion activity to avoid iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome.
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The child most likely to receive haloperidol to control symptoms is
a. E, with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. b. F, with Rett syndrome. c. G, with separation anxiety. d. H, with autistic disorder.
The nurse caring for a hyperactive patient should be particularly concerned about assessing
a. physical safety. b. emotional trauma. c. manipulative behaviors. d. feelings about the relationship.
Which of the following would be categorized under both primary and tertiary prevention?
1. Emergency shelter housing 2. Physical/mental health services 3. Targeted case management 4. Needle exchange program
A patient's spouse states, "I've noticed that my spouse doesn't sleep well anymore and sometimes can't find the right words." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "These are common changes associated with age." B. "Do you think your spouse is depressed?" C. "How long have you noticed these changes?" D. "Does anyone in your family have Alzheimer disease?"