During assessment, a client mentions to a nurse that he is following a special diet for weight loss. The diet encourages him to restrict his diet to only items that were available to hunters and gatherers, including grass-fed meats and seasonal fruits. The client is:
A) Avoiding gluten.
B) Eating a Paleo diet.
C) Using the Atkins diet.
D) Binge-eating and purging.
B) Eating a Paleo diet.
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1. Whether the patient practices a religion. 2. A patient's understanding of religion. 3. The patient's definition of morality. 4. Whether the patient has a lower frequency of health complaints.
The school district is planning an educational program for high school students to reduce the incidence of rape. When planning this program, which information should the school nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A) Carry a weapon or mace at all times. B) When leaving school after dark, walk on the street. C) Lock car doors when waiting in it and after parking it. D) Keep all doors and windows locked when home alone. E) Avoid taking illegal substances when in social situations.
Which of the following best describes an accelerated idioventricular rhythm (AIVR)?
a. Rapid, chaotic rhythm with no pattern or regularity b. Gradual alteration in the amplitude and direction of the QRS; atrial rate indiscernible, ventricular rate 150 to 250 beats/min c. Regular ventricular rhythm with QRS complexes measuring 0.10 seconds or less; P waves may occur before, during or after the QRS; ventricular rate 41 to 60 beats/min d. Essentially regular ventricular rhythm with QRS complexes measuring 0.12 seconds or greater; atrial rate not discernible; ventricular rate 41 to 100 beats/min
The client diagnosed with endometriosis asks the nurse whether there are any long-term health risks associated with this condition. The nurse should include which statement in the client teaching about endometriosis?
1. "There are no other health risks associated with endometriosis." 2. "Pain with intercourse rarely occurs as a long-term problem." 3. "You are at increased risk for ovarian and breast cancer." 4. "Most women with this condition develop severe migraines."