A trait that predisposes an individual to a disease or condition is called a ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
risk factor
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A patient tested positive for hyperparathyroidism. Which of these serum levels would you expect to be elevated?
A) Free T4 (thyroxine) B) TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) C) ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) D) Calcium
After a neurologic assessment, the nurse determines that an older patient is exhibiting normal signs of aging. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Select all that apply.
1. Slow movements 2. Intermittent hand tremor 3. Ataxia with position changes 4. Decreased sensation in the feet 5. Slight impairment of coordination
A nurse is discussing the signs and symptoms of mastitis with a mother who is breastfeeding. What signs and symptoms should the nurse include in her discussion? Select all that apply
a. Breast tenderness b. Warmth in the breast c. An area of redness on the breast often resembling the shape of a pie wedge d. A small white blister on the tip of the nipple e. Fever and flulike symptoms
During an admission assessment, the nurse asks a client the meaning of the proverb, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." The nurse is assessing the client's what?
A) Abstract reasoning B) Memory C) Concentration D) Orientation