Which of the following modifiable risk factors are responsible for the highest actual cause of death in the United States?
A. Physical inactivity
B. Alcohol consumption
C. Motor vehicle accidents
D. Tobacco use
D
Although physical inactivity is predicted to exceed tobacco use as the highest actual cause of death in the United States, it is currently ranked second: the other options are ranked third and sixth, respectively. Tobacco use is currently ranked first.
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a. stretching of the vessel wall, resulting in fracture of the plaque. b. anticoagulation after the completion of the procedure, enhancing dilation. c. plaque removal after balloon inflation. d. compression of plaque against the vessel wall.
Your pregnant patient complains of back pain. When inquiring about the pain, the clinician should use the "PQRST" method. This includes asking the patient about:
A. Radiation B. Severity C. Timing D. All of the above
Who pays for most of the cost of health care today?
A) Insurance companies and government agencies B) Charitable organizations C) Patients and their families D) Hospitals and other health care agencies
Which action would the home care nurse take to demonstrate a respect of time?
1. Showing up when able at the patient's home without informing the patient first 2. Informing the patient of the approximate time the visit will be made 3. Bringing a gift to the patient's home on the initial visit 4. Giving a general idea of when the visit will be made