What risks are faced by women aged 65 or older?

a. Boredom
b. Loss of spouse
c. Major health problems
d. Seriously annoying their husbands


ANS: B

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The patient has a deep, large wound from trauma that is being treated with constantly moist saline and gauze packing. Before cleaning and redressing the wound, what is the most important nursing intervention?

A) Gather necessary supplies. B) Read previous documentation. C) Premedicate for pain. D) Explain procedure to patient.

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The Grantly Dick-Read method of prepared childbirth allows for:

a. the use of medication to control pain. b. advocating for the role of the father and/or significant other as labor coach. c. the use of chloroform as an analgesic during the birthing process. d. focusing on the ability of the mother to control fear of impending labor through knowledge.

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The nurse listens as the physician informs the client of the diagnosis of colon cancer and explains the need to remove the colon and create an ileostomy. When the physician leaves, the nurse's priority diagnosis is:

1. Risk for Perioperative–Positioning Injury. 2. Risk for Disuse Syndrome. 3. Risk for Ineffective Coping. 4. Knowledge Deficit.

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The nursing student uses evidence-based practice findings in the development of a care plan. This is an example of which type of nursing skill?

A) Cognitive skill B) Technical skill C) Interpersonal skill D) Ethical/legal skill

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