What is the single most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States today?
a. Drug use
b. Alcohol addiction
c. Cigarette smoking
d. Malnutrition
ANS: C
Cigarette smoking continues to be the single most preventable cause of death.
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The nurse is caring for a patient who will be undergoing bone marrow biopsy. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. "I will count the ceiling tiles when the doctor inserts the numbing medicine." b. "I will take acetaminophen (Tylenol) later today if the site becomes uncomfortable." c. "I will squeeze your hand to help calm my fears about the test." d. "I will keep the biopsy site clean and dry for the next 24 hours."
An older adult patient who has experienced a left knee replacement asks the nurse, "When will I be back to normal?" The nurse responds that
a. "What did the surgeon tell you about function after the surgery?" b. "Normal means different things to differ-ent people." c. "You should be back to normal after 6 to 8 weeks." d. "Surgery will improve your mobility but I'm not sure about being normal."
A volume of 390 mL is started at 7:09 a.m. at a rate of 35 mL/hr. Calculate the infusion time and the completion time
What will be an ideal response?
A nurse in the community has been asked to join an organization based on the leadership abilities she has demonstrated both in her facility of employment and community-based activities. What organization best describes this process?
A) nurse researcher B) clinical nurse specialist C) nurse educator D) nurse administrator