A type of negligence committed by a person in a professional capacity in which there is an unreasonable lack of professional skill or nonadherence to the accepted standard of care causes injury to a patient is:
a. accident. c. plaintiff.
b. unintentional tort. d. malpractice.
D
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A) 600 B) 900 C) 1200 D) 1800
Ms. W is a 62-year-old retired client in the clinic today for a wellness visit. After weighing the client, the nurse comments that her BMI is > 35
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The nurse is educating a patient whose blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg on ways to lower blood pressure and avoid hypertension. Which lifestyle choices may eliminate the need for pharmacotherapy in this patient?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "I have incorporated yoga into my exercise program." B. "I will monitor my daily sodium intake." C. "I will drink a glass of red wine daily to help lower my blood pressure." D. "I am receiving acupuncture to help me stop smoking."
The nurse is educating a patient with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) about potential triggers. Which nutritional change should the nurse suggest to help reduce symptoms?
a. Eat whole-grain bread instead of white bread. b. Drink 4 ounces of red wine once a week. c. Increase red meat intake to boost iron stores. d. Use sugar instead of artificial sweeteners.