For which health problems would the nurse assess in a patient of Italian descent because of a genetic risk for developing?Select all that apply.Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A. Favism
B. Thalassemia syndromes
C. Sickle cell anemia
D. Psoriasis
E. Rheumatoid arthritis
Answer:
A. Favism
B. Thalassemia syndromes
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What would be the nurse's best response? A) "The major complication is when the patient gets a pulmonary embolus." B) "The major complication is when the patient gets a DVT." C) "The major complication is when the pedicle tears loose and the flap dies." D) "The major complication is when the blood supply in the pedicle fails and the tissue in the flap dies."
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a. cleanse the ear mold if needed with mild soap and water. b. evaluate how well the client understood the nurse's earlier instructions. c. help the client insert the ear mold into the ear. d. turn the hearing aid off before removing it at bedtime.
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The community leaders in a lesser-developed country decide not to tell the citizens of a small village about a chemical spill at a major industrial facility that could produce harmful effects. Which principle are they violating?
a. Policy b. Advocacy c. Caring d. Virtue