The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has suggested that blood cholesterol screening for women begin at age 45, 10 years after that recommended for men at age 35
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The nurse decides that a clinical guideline would be helpful when planning the care of a patient. What should the nurse do to obtain this guideline?
1. Access a nursing literature database 2. Search through a nursing procedure textbook 3. Telephone a clinical guidelines company for assistance 4. Conduct a computer search on a clinical guidelines website
The main functions of the skin are ______.
a. protection, vitamin D formation and temperature regulation b. temperature regulation and protection c. vitamin D formation and temperature regulation d. protection and vitamin D formation.
Comparing the changes in vital signs as a person ages, which statement(s) is/are correct? Select all that apply
a. Blood pressure decreases, but less than heart rate and respiratory rate. b. Respiratory rate remains fairly stable throughout a person's life. c. Blood pressure increases; heart rate and respiratory rate decline. d. Men have higher blood pressure than women until after menopause.
A nurse monitoring a newborn infant notes that the infant's respirations are 40 breaths per minute. Based on this finding, what is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
A. Documenting the findings B. Contacting the pediatrician C. Placing the infant in an oxygen tent D. Wrapping an extra blanket around the infant