The nurse is assessing a homeless patient who is diagnosed with anemia. Which is the most likely reason for this diagnosis?
1) Poor nutrition
2) Genetic predisposition
3) Homeless shelter residence
4) History of tuberculosis
ANS: 1
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A client is prescribed amitriptyline, an antidepressant for incontinence. The nurse understands which of the following reasons that this drug is an effective treatment?
A) Increases contraction of the detrusor muscle B) Increases bladder neck resistance C) Reduces bladder spasticity D) Decreases involuntary bladder contractions
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a group of community teenagers about acne. Which information should be included in this teaching plan? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Avoid wearing makeup to reduce acne outbreak. 2. Keep hair clean with frequent shampoos. 3. Avoid eating chocolate. 4. Wearing a cap or hat may increase acne on the forehead. 5. Open pimples when they develop.
A client with a history of repeated suicide attempts tells the nurse that he will accept a no-suicide contract. Which of the following does this behavior indicate to the nurse?
1. The client will not attempt to commit suicide again. 2. The client is tired of failing at suicide attempts. 3. The client and nurse have a strong therapeutic relationship. 4. The client is attempting to avoid detection of other suicide attempts.
Signs of a disease are
A) noticed only by the patient. B) observed by others. C) risk factors for the development of a condition. D) the cause of the illness.