During a disaster preparedness presentation, the nurse learns about the harmful effects of a dirty bomb. Which treatment should the nurse realize will preserve life in the event of this disaster?
A. Support for the patient who will develop radiation sickness
B. Bone marrow transplant
C. Liver transplant
D. Heart-lung transplant
Answer: B
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The nurse explains that genetic factor(s) that increase(s) the risk of a person developing diabetes mellitus include: (Select all that apply.)
a. the number of relatives who have diabetes mellitus. b. whether the relatives are related on the maternal side. c. whether the relatives are male. d. the genetic closeness of the relatives. e. severity of the relatives' disease.
A pregnant teenager who is above the recommended rate of weight gain has been selecting milkshakes and cheeseburgers as snacks when out for an evening. Which of the following alternative choices should the nurse suggest?
1. Fish sandwich and light beer 2. Chocolate cookie and yogurt cone 3. Either a milkshake or a cheeseburger, not both 4. Skim milk and a small salad with lemon juice
A client in long-term care is scheduled for a review of the assessment and care screening process. This assessment will be documented in which of the following?
1. Minimum Data Set (MDS) 2. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) 3. Charting by exception (CBE) 4. Kardex
The nurse is caring for a patient following painful radiation treatment for newly diagnosed cancer. Which question, if asked by the nurse in the orientation phase of the nurse-patient relationship, is most likely to elicit a meaningful response?
a. "Don't you love this weather?" b. "How have things been going for you?" c. "Tell me why you didn't stop smoking." d. "Are you having any pain?"