A 35-year-old female client complains of a lightening of her skin color when she moves to a city where the temperature is very low. The nurse knows that what causes changes in skin color in the client?
A) Low level of calcitrol
B) Lack of oxygen in bloodstream
C) Constriction of capillaries
D) Loss of subcutaneous fat
C
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A nurse explains to a patient that nitroglycerin patches should be applied in the morning and removed in the evening. This medication schedule reduces the potential for
A) adverse effects. B) nitrate dependence. C) nitrate tolerance. D) toxic effects.
A client's wife of 34 years dies unexpectedly. The client cries often and becomes socially isolated. The client's therapist encourages open discussion of feelings, proper nutrition, and exercise
What is the best rationale for the therapist's recommendations? 1. The therapist is using an interpersonal approach.2. The client has an alteration in neurotransmitters. 3. It is routine practice to remind clients about nutrition, exercise, and rest.4. The client is susceptible to illness because of effects of stress on the immune system.
An organization has hired six foreign RNs whose manager has noticed they don't mix with other staff. They often speak in their own language during their breaks, although they speak English while on duty
Which would be the most helpful action for this manager to take to better assimilate these RNs? A) Tell the foreign nurses they should not speak in a foreign language anywhere at work. B) Send them to an English language course at the local adult school. C) Ask the nonforeign RNs to make an effort to include the foreign nurses in after-work activities. D) Begin a short sharing session before client report, so all RNs can share information about their cultures and differences in client care.
The nurse is developing handouts for a community educational session about lung cancer. Which information should the nurse include in this material? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. The majority of lung cancers are detected when the patient has an X-ray for an unrelated complaint. 2. Coughing is a common symptom of lung cancer. 3. Hoarseness is a symptom that should be evaluated. 4. Small-cell lung cancer is almost always found in smokers. 5. Lung cancer associated with smoking is almost always treated with radiation and chemotherapy.