MC West Nile virus has been diagnosed in the state. The state health department has ordered mosquito spraying in the affected area and public service announcements are being broadcast in the local media to alert the population to drain water
from loose tires and other areas where there may be stagnant water. What obligations are being addressed by the state health department? (Select all that apply.)
A. Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease.
B. Promote healthy behavior and good mental health.
C. Protect the public from environmental hazards.
D. Respond to disasters and assist.
E. Prevent injury.
A. Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease.
C. Protect the public from environmental hazards.
E. Prevent injury.
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1. It leads to deformities of the hands. 2. It is caused by a vitamin D deficiency. 3. It is diagnosed by a positive pannus blood test. 4. It is characterized by low bone mass and compromised bone strength. 5. It causes systemic problems that can affect the heart, lungs, and kidneys.
A client diagnosed with early prostate cancer is confused that surgery has not been planned. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "The disease is slow-growing. The risks of surgery at your age are not justified by the outcome." b. "Your disease is so advanced that surgery at this point would not increase your chances of cure." c. "Your disease is in a very early stage and is slow-growing. Your doctor will monitor you." d. "This stage indicates that you do not really have cancer, so surgery is not necessary."
An adolescent male tells the nurse that he is afraid his penis will be damaged because he masturbates every day. The nurse's response is based on what knowledge?
A) Masturbation is not a normal activity. C) Masturbation may delay puberty. B) Only adult men masturbate. D) Self-stimulation is a normal activity.
The nurse answers a client's questions regarding the integumentary system. The client asks about the epidermis layer of the skin. Based on this information, how would the nurse best describe stratum basale or stratum germinativum?
1 . Relatively waterproof 2 . Provides a barrier against light, heat, bacteria, and other foreign substances 3 . Innermost layer of the epidermis 4 . Plays a role in germinating new cells A) 1, 2 B) 1, 4 C) 2, 3 D) 3, 4