The nurse is screening clients at a health fair. Which client is at highest risk for the development of colon cancer?
a. Older white client with irritable bowel syndrome
b. Middle-aged African-American client who smokes cigars
c. Middle-aged Asian client who travels and eats out frequently
d. Older American Indian client taking hor-mone replacement therapy
B
Colon cancer is more prevalent among African Americans and smokers. Irritable bowel syn-drome, travel, and hormone replacement therapy do not increase the risk for colon cancer.
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a. A 6-year-old patient with cancer b. A 32-year-old patient with a fractured ankle c. A 24-year-old pregnant patient with toxoplasmosis d. An 84-year-old patient with heart failure
Which type of client information is least suited for "store-and-forward" technology?
1. A client's biopsy sample is digitally photographed and transmitted electronically to the pathology lab. 2. A client with increasing symptoms of heart failure is instructed to come to the clinic for a state CXR (chest x-ray). 3. A client's EEG (electroencephalogram) and brain scan are transmitted to the consulting surgeon to follow up a craniotomy of two months ago. 4. A client with chronic asthma comes to the clinic for a routine CXR (chest x-ray).
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John wants to increase his dietary fiber intake. The best breakfast choice to help him achieve this goal would be
a. pancakes and orange juice. b. oatmeal with raisins. c. scrambled egg and toast. d. blueberry muffin and jam.