Genetic counseling would be recommended for prospective mothers and fathers who have a family history of which one of the following?
a. Breast cancer
b. Diabetes mellitus
c. Cystic fibrosis
d. Rubella
C
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A patient being considered for photochemotherapy (PUVA therapy) for severe psoriasis asks what this treatment is. The nurse should give which information?
a. "With PUVA an oral drug is used to sensitize the skin to light therapy used in the treatment." b. "PUVA works by burning superficial layers of skin and then surgically débriding the burns." c. "It would be best to get a second opinion. PUVA is extremely expensive and not very effective." d. "Photochemotherapy is a totally safe option for the treatment of this disease."
A local chapter of a nurse practitioner organization has begun planning a community-based screening for hypertension at a local congregate living facility. This population was selected on the basis of
A. A predicted decreased incidence of high blood pressure in this population B. A recognized element of high risk within this group C. Readily available treatment measures D. Achieving an administrative goal for the congregate living facility
A nurse is providing nursing care in a neighborhood clinic to single pregnant teens. Which of the following actions is the best example of using the collaborator role as a nurse?
A) Discussing the legal aspects of adoption for teens wishing to place their infants with a family B) Searching the Internet for information on child care for the teens who wish to return to school C) Conducting a patient interview and documenting the information on the patient's chart D) Referring a teen who admits having suicidal thoughts to a mental healthcare specialist
What factors are most likely to contribute to the problem of hypothermia that older adults may face intraoperatively and postoperatively? (Select all that apply.)
A) The normal body temperature of older adults that is often lower B) The cool temperature of the operating rooms C) The use of medications that slow metabolism D) Fever from infection