An example of a datum is:
a. Systolic blood pressure
b. Pi (?)
c. 52.5 kilograms
d. Number of seconds in a minute
C
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The nurse is speaking with an older client who wants information regarding colorectal cancer. The nurse would give the client which of the following explanations?
1. The risk of colorectal cancer decreases with age. 2. Colorectal cancer can be detected in early stages by measuring the level of the carcinogenicembryonic antigen (CEA). 3. Colorectal cancer has no symptoms in the early stage but can be detected by screening tools, such as fecal occult blood testing and colonoscopy. 4. Colorectal cancer occurs no more frequently in clients who have a history of ulcerative colitis than in clients without that history.
The nurse is reviewing with a group of clients about the regulators of breathing and how they function. What is the best explanation by the nurse to the clients about the role of the medulla in the regulation of respirations?
A) Works to produce a normal breathing rhythm B) Allows some voluntary control over breathing C) Stimulates the muscles of respiration D) Involuntary control of the depth and rate of respirations
The parents of a child who has been prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) for ADHD should be educated that:
1. hypersomnolence is a major side effect. 2. long-term use does not usually affect the adult height that the child will attain. 3. drug holidays are not warranted. 4. allergic reactions are common.
During an assessment, a patient states the inability to fall asleep at night. Which question should the nurse ask to help determine the reason for the patient's difficulty with sleep?
A. "What time do you usually go to bed?" B. "What time do you get up in the morning?" C. "Do you sleep with the television on?" D. "How many hours a day do you work?"