What would the nurse consider about the incidence of cancer when assessing a White patient?
A. Is slightly higher than for the overall population
B. Is lower than among the overall population
C. Is equal with other races in incidence.
D. Is significantly lower than other races
Answer: A
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During painful episodes of juvenile arthritis, a plan of care should include what nursing intervention?
a. A weight-control diet to decrease stress on the joints b. Proper positioning of the affected joints to prevent musculoskeletal complications c. Complete bed rest to decrease stress to joints d. High-resistance exercises to maintain muscular tone in the affected joints
Most patients with acute respiratory failure require enteral or parenteral nutrition support because they
a. require mechanical ventilation. b. often have difficulty swallowing. c. are too tired to consume an adequate diet. d. are unable to coordinate eating and breathing.
A client admitted to a hospital is suspected to be brain dead. Which of the following would most likely be used to determine brain death?
A) Marked hypothermia B) Severe depression of the central nervous system C) Complete absence of brainstem reflexes D) Dilated pupils
A nurse makes the suggestion that the 2-week shift rotations should be set up so that the next rotation in shifts is later rather than earlier. Which of the following is the nurse attempting to prevent through this suggestion?
a. Anxiety, depression, and exhaustion b. Family turmoil c. Physical illnesses d. Sleeping disorders