It is reported that 75% of all premature deaths are the result of unhealthy lifestyle choices related to tobacco use, misuse of drugs and alcohol, sedentary lifestyles, and accidents
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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A patient is being monitored by continuous ECG after placement of a transvenous pacemaker. "Loss of capture" is seen on the ECG. Which nursing intervention may correct this situation?
a. Position the patient on the left side. c. Increase the rate as ordered. b. Decrease the milliamperes as ordered. d. Monitor the patient in a different lead.
When assessing the vision of a 2-month-old, the nurse would use which of the following?
A) Black-and-white checkerboard B) Red and blue circles C) Gray and blue animal drawings D) Green and yellow letters
The daughter of a resident in a long-term care facility is frustrated with her 80-year-old mother's refusal to eat. Which response would be the most appropriate?
a. The refusal to eat is an effort to maintain a portion of independence and self-direction. b. The refusal to eat is an indication of approaching Alzheimer disease. c. The refusal to eat is an effort to gain attention. d. The refusal to eat is an indication of the dislike of the institutional food.
The school nurse recognizes that pubertal delay in boys is considered if no enlargement of the testes or scrotal changes have occurred by what age?
a. 11 1/2 to 12 years b. 12 1/2 to 13 years c. 13 1/2 to 14 years d. 14 1/2 to 15 years