There are four stages of heart failure classified as A to D that describe the evolution and progression of disease
Patients in which stage have refractory symptoms of heart failure at rest despite medical therapy, are hospitalized, or require specialized interventions or hospice care?
a. Stage A c. Stage C
b. Stage B d. Stage D
D
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a. The master biological clock responds to darkness with sleep. b. Darkness stimulates histamine release, which promotes sleep. c. Cooler environmental temperatures stimulate retinal messages. d. Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system promotes sleep.
A 31-year-old male was diagnosed with genital herpes of the HSV-2 type 5 years ago. He is now broaching the subject with a woman he has recently formed a relationship with. Which of his statements is most accurate?
A) "If you've been exposed to the herpes virus in the past, then there's no significant risk of reinfection." B) "The worst case scenario is that you'll develop cold sores, since this is the type of herpes virus that I've got." C) "If you've had cold sores when you were younger, it means that you've got antibodies against this type of herpes virus." D) "Even when I'm not having a recurrence, I could still pass the virus on to you."
A patient asks the nurse what the difference is between an OTC sleeping product and a sleeping pill prescribed by a physician? The best response is:
1. "The OTC sleeping product is safer." 2. "The OTC sleeping product is commonly used." 3. "The OTC sleeping product is easy to swallow." 4. "The OTC sleeping product has smaller tablets."
The nurse in a school-based clinic is discussing sex and sexuality issues with a group of sexually active adolescents. From a public health standpoint, which statements should the nurse make to this group?
A) "It is important for adolescents to abstain from sexual activity." B) "Males as well as their partners are responsible for avoiding an unwanted pregnancy." C) "Adolescents need to know how to use condoms correctly to avoid sexually transmitted diseases." D) "Girls should carry their own condoms and use them to avoid pregnancy."