A nurse's presentation to patients on risk factors for oral cancer includes which fact?
a. The peak incidence oral cancer is before 40 years of age.
b. Women have a higher risk than men.
c. Excessive alcohol consumption is a risk factor.
d. Eating a low fiber diet is a risk factor.
ANS: C
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A) who developed rhabdomyolysis and ischemic injury after a tourniquet application. B) who suffered a bone-depth laceration to the shoulder during a knife attack. C) who had his forearm partially crushed by gears during an industrial accident. D) who had nerves transected during surgery to remove a tumor from the mandible.
Nursing data need to include which of the following possible domains?
a. Fiduciary data b. Outcome data c. Patient data d. Tertiary data
The nurse is performing stroke risk screenings at a hospital open house. The nurse has identified four patients who might be at risk for a stroke. Which patient is likely at the highest risk for a hemorrhagic stroke?
A) White female, age 60, with history of excessive alcohol intake B) White male, age 60, with history of uncontrolled hypertension C) Black male, age 60, with history of diabetes D) Black male, age 50, with history of smoking
The nurse is consulting with the physical therapist to design an exercise program for patients with peripheral vascular disease. Which patient is a candidate for an exercise program?
a. Patient with severe rest pain b. Patient with intermittent claudication c. Patient with gangrene d. Patient with venous ulcers