Nurses inquire about lifestyle behaviors of patients with risk factors for osteoarthritis. Which risk factors for osteoarthritis does the nurse ask about? Select all that apply
a. Estrogen deficiency
b. Physical inactivity
c. Overuse of joints
d. Smoking
e. Obesity
f. Age
ANS: B, C, E
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A client, aged 75 years, has come to the clinic with a report of frequent headaches. Immediately after
introducing herself to the client at the outset of the interview, the nurse should a. ask if the client if can hear clearly as she speaks. b. initiate a neurological assessment to determine risk for stroke. c. obtain a medication order for the client's headache. d. suggest that the client lie down in a darkened room for a few minutes.
A client is admitted to the hospital with acute hemorrhage from esophageal varices. What medication should the nurse anticipate administering that will reduce pressure in the portal venous system and control esophageal bleeding?
A) Vitamin K B) Octreotide (Sandostatin) C) Vasopressin (Pitressin) D) Epinephrine
The nurse recognizes which of the following drugs as an example of a "second generation" sulfonylurea agent?
a. chlorpropamide c. tolbutamide b. repaglinide d. glyburide
A baccalaureate prepared nurse seeks current practice information from journals as well as through networking at professional meetings. These behaviors demonstrate
a. awareness of self. b. informal life-long learning. c. formal life-long learning. d. structured learning.