Persons who inherit certain HLA-D types are at increased risk of acquiring type 1 diabetes mellitus
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A) Encouraging breastfeeding until the sixth month B) Advocating iron supplements with bottle-feeding C) Advising fluid intake per feeding of 5 or 6 ounces D) Discouraging the addition of fruit juice to the diet
An older adult patient recovering from a radical prostatectomy is discussing his postsurgical care plan with the nurse when he expresses concern about long-term impotence. The nurse initially responds
a. "I'd suggest a consult with a sexuality counselor for you and your partner." b. "When you've healed sufficiently, we can discuss prosthetic devices that help." c. "There are medications called phospho-diesterase inhibitors that minimize that problem." d. "While postsurgical erectile dysfunction is likely, it is generally temporary."
A 14-year-old patient has hemophilia and is being discharged from the hospital following a bicycle accident in which he sustained bleeding into his joints. The nurse knows that a priority for follow-up care is to arrange an appointment with a:
A) counsellor. B) social worker. C) physical therapist. D) home health nurse.
An older adult is admitted for exacerbation of symptoms of bipolar disorder. Which should the nurse recognize as a common complication in the management of bipolar disorder in the older adult patient?
1. Sensory deficit 2. Cognitive changes 3. Medical comorbidities 4. Oppositional personality