A client asks the nurse what he can do to prevent the onset of cancer. The nurse realizes that which of the following contribute to the development of cancer? (Select all that apply.)
1. Heredity
2. Environment
3. Lifestyle
4. Stress
5. Age
6. Blood pressure
1, 2, 3, 5
The factors known to contribute to the development of cancer include heredity, environment, and lifestyle. Aging has a direct effect on one's risk of developing cancer. The longer one lives, the greater the risk for developing cancer. Stress and blood pressure are not factors known to contribute to the development of cancer.
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What approach by the nurse would be most appropriate? 1. Instruct the parent to stay in the waiting room and tell him that the adolescent will give him a report on the exam. 2. Tell the parent he cannot come into the exam room with the adolescent. 3. Reassure the parent that you will talk with him about any of his concerns and questions. 4. Allow the parent to come into the exam room with the adolescent.
A nurse collaborates with a respiratory therapist to complete pulmonary function tests (PFTs) for a client. Which statements should the nurse include in communications with the respiratory therapist prior to the tests? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I held the client's morning bronchodilator medication." b. "The client is ready to go down to radiology for this examination." c. "Physical therapy states the client can run on a treadmill." d. "I advised the client not to smoke for 6 hours prior to the test." e. "The client is alert and can follow your commands."
A 60-year-old client in good health has asked the nurse about what steps can be taken to build muscle mass. What information should be provided to the client?
A) Exercise can slow the loss of muscle mass. B) Muscle mass declines by 40% between the ages of 30 and 70. C) Increasing protein and fat intake will increase muscle mass. D) There is little that can be done to reduce the loss of muscle mass associated with aging.
What should be the immediate intervention when a nurse recognizes autonomic dysreflexia in the patient with an SCI?
a. Flex the patient's legs using the knee gatch of the bed. b. Cool the patient with alcohol solution. c. Raise the head of the bed to at least 45 degrees. d. Administer oxygen per mask.