The incidence of macular degeneration decreases with age.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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If a patient has an order for an interagency transfer where does the nurse explain that the patient will be moved?
a. A double room to a private room b. One unit of the hospital to another c. One room of the unit to another d. One facility to another
In presenting an osteoporosis prevention program, which group is the best to target?
a. over age 85 because they are the most frail b. over age 65 because they are most likely to get it c. middle aged adults because they must plan to prevent it d. young teens because this is when they need to prevent it
The nurse is obtaining health histories from women at a busy low-income clinic. Which of the following clients should the nurse follow closely as being at high risk for developing breast cancer?
A) The client who is over 50 years of age B) The client with a mother who had breast cancer C) The client who is African American D) The client has relatives with the BRCA1 mutated gene
Concerning the initial visit with a patient beginning prenatal care, nurses should be aware that:
1. the first interview is a relaxed, get-acquainted affair in which nurses gather some general impressions. 2. if they observe handicapping conditions, they should be sensitive and not inquire about them because the patient will do that in her own time. 3. nurses should be alert to the appearance of potential parenting problems such as depression or lack of family support. 4. because of legal complications nurses should not ask about illegal drugs; let the doctors do that.