________ is an accumulation of cholesterol and lipids on the walls of the arteries.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Atherosclerosis
The accumulation of cholesterol and lipids on the walls of the arteries is called atherosclerosis.
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A 60-year-old male patient is planning to marry a woman in her 30s and is concerned about the need for contraception. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "After age 50, you are considered virtually infertile." 2. "It is still possible at this time of life to father a child." 3. "You should have a vasectomy to avoid fathering a child." 4. "You will only need to be concerned about fertility for another few years."
The nurse is caring for a client who has fat malabsorption. On which signs of this disorder should the nurse assess this client?
a. Edema b. Brittle nails c. Dehydration d. Vitamin A deficiency
What discharge instructions should be included in the teaching plan for a client with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)?
A. Wear a snug-fitting shirt over your ICD. B. Avoid sources of strong electromagnetic fields. C. Exercise should raise your heart rate above the ICD cutoff. D. You may discontinue your antidysrhythmic medication at this point.
A nurse working in a long-term care facility has an elderly male client who is very confused. What ethical dilemma is posed when using restraints in a long-term care setting?
A) It limits personal safety. B) It increases confusion. C) It threatens autonomy. D) It prevents self-directed care.