A client recently diagnosed with Paget's disease of the bone asks the nurse how this disease was acquired. What is the rationale for the nurse's response? This disease
A. Occurs in postmenopausal women who have a sedentary lifestyle.
B. Is a chromosomal abnormality.
C. Is thought to be the result of a latent viral infection.
D. Can be acquired from intestinal parasites.
C
The disease may be the result of a latent viral infection contracted in young adulthood and mani-festing as disease 20 to 40 years later.
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The nurse is providing care to a 1-month-old infant who is brought to the pediatric clinic for projectile vomiting. Which data collected during the assessment process would support the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis?
Select all that apply. A) Blood-tinged vomit B) Low-grade fever C) Persistent hunger D) Peristaltic wave E) Consistent weight gain
An older patient with a black eye is diagnosed with a broken arm that is reported as being caused by falling on a shovel while clearing snow from a walkway. Why should the nurse suspect physical abuse with this patient?
1. The patient is confused. 2. The patient is 65 years old. 3. The patient is African American. 4. The patient's testing results are inconsistent with the history given.
Refer to the intake and output record in question 18 to determine the most influential contributor to the client's fluid status for the 24-hour period
1. Low urine output 2. Surgical drainage 3. IV fluid infusions 4. 7 AM to 3 PM period
Under an autocratic leadership style, decisions are made from the top downward without consulting the group
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.