The most common cause of death in the adolescent age-group involves:

a. Drownings. c. Drug overdoses.
b. Firearms. d. Motor vehicles.


ANS: D
The leading cause of all adolescent deaths in the United States is motor vehicle accidents. Drownings, firearms, and drug overdoses are major concerns in adolescence but do not cause the majority of deaths.

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A 76-year-old male client is brought to the clinic by his daughter. The daughter states that her father has had two transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) in the past week

The physician orders carotid angiography, and the report reveals that the carotid artery has been narrowed by atherosclerotic plaques. What treatment option does the nurse expect the physician to offer this client to increase blood flow to the brain? Select all that apply. A) Balloon angioplasty of the carotid artery followed by stent placement B) Removal of the carotid artery C) Percutaneous transluminal coronary artery angioplasty D) Carotid endarterectomy

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While performing a physical assessment on a client with osteoporosis, the nurse notes that the client changes position slowly and there is tenderness to palpation of the spinal vertebra at T8 . What conclusion can the nurse draw from this data?

A. The client has phallophobia. B. The client is developing kyphosis. C. The client has a compression fracture. D. The client has scoliosis.

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Many clients with Parkinson's disease experience negative feelings about how they appear, because of the manifestations of this disease. An appropriate goal for these clients would be:

a. Client will experience decreasing tremors and spasms. b. Client will verbalize positive feelings about body image. c. Client will verbalize understanding of disease process and treatment plan. d. Client will maintain weight within defined limits.

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