A 49-year-old patient has multiple risk factors for coronary artery disease. Which risk factor is considered modifiable?
a. Family history
b. Age
c. Smoking
d. Male gender
C
Smoking, a high-fat diet, hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, and stress are considered modifiable risk factors.
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Order: Esmolol 60 mcg/kg/min Available: Esmolol 5 g in 500 mL D5W Client's weight: 66 kg The IV flow rate is _______________
a. 60 mL/hr b. 1 mL/hr c. 6 mL/hr d. 24 mL/hr
A disaster can have a deleterious effect on a community. Significant problems at the community level caused by a disaster include all of the following except
1. Electricity, water, and sanitation services may be disrupted. 2. Food and medical supplies may be depleted. 3. Health care personnel and publics services personnel may be overworked. 4. Survivors of the disaster may suffer emotional responses that will require medical treatment.
The nurse visits a household that consists of an elderly person living with non-relatives. This type of household is classified as a
a. Single-family household b. Family household c. Non-family household d. Family demographic trend
Mrs. Martinez is going to have gallbladder surgery. She asks you what kind of tube she will have when she wakes up. You do not know the answer. What should you do?
A. Tell her that you will find out and let her know tomorrow. B. Tell your supervising nurse about her concerns so the nurse can answer her questions. C. Tell her that she will probably have an IV and a catheter. D. Tell her that she will need to ask her doctor any questions about her surgery.