While conducting a health history, the nurse learns that a patient worked at a steel mill for the last 35 years. Why should the nurse find this information significant?
A. Helps understand the patient's lack of communication skills
B. Validates that the patient is an older adult
C. Confirms the patient's level of education
D. Explains possible exposure to environmental toxins
Answer: D
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a. 1 hour b. 24-48 hours c. 1 week d. 8-12 weeks
A client is diagnosed with bronchial asthma. What should the nurse include in the client education?
A) Take precautions to prevent the transmission of the disease. B) Avoid sleeping in a supine position to avoid recurrent asthma attacks. C) Rinse and clean the mouthpiece of the inhaler daily. D) Instruct the client to avoid deep breathing exercises.
Women were found to be more effective than men
a. When in gender neutral leadership roles b. When in middle-management positions c. In military leadership positions d. In masculine role leadership positions
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