A nurse is conducting wellness seminars in the community. One health promotion activity the nurse could advise the audience to reduce the chances of developing cataracts is to
a. drink plenty of water.
b. limit the amount of alcohol you drink.
c. take a lot of vitamins A and E.
d. wear sunglasses when outside.
D
The single most important risk factor for developing cataracts is the cumulative exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Wearing sunglasses that block both UV-A and UV-B will help reduce exposure to this risk factor.
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A. Cutting a window in the cast B. Icing the area over the incision C. Increasing fiber in the diet D. Increasing fluid intake E. Maintaining the same position
The nurse would assess closely for signs of right-sided heart failure which include (select all that apply):
a. cough. b. increasing abdominal girth. c. shortness of breath. d. edema of feet and ankles. e. distended jugular veins. f. orthopnea.
The clinic nurse is reviewing statistics on infant mortality for the United States versus other countries. Compared with other countries that have a population of at least 25 million, the nurse makes which determination?
a. The United States is ranked last among 27 countries. b. The United States is ranked similar to 20 other developed countries. c. The United States is ranked in the middle of 20 other developed countries. d. The United States is ranked highest among 27 other industrialized countries.
A nurse needs to calculate the dosage of a medication to be given to a 5-year-old child. Which of the following would be an appropriate method?
a. Give the dose provided in the medicine cart b. Give the dose recommended for children c. Calculate the child's weight in kilograms and compare with the recommended dose d. Give the ordered dose because it was prescribed by a physician