Which of the following individuals is at risk for developing osteoporosis?
a. A 55-year-old man who is on a low dose of oral prednisone every day because of rheumatoid arthritis
b. A 40-year-old woman who works as a secretary
c. A 60-year-old woman who walks three miles a day
d. A 50-year-old man who works as a mason
Answer:
a. A 55-year-old man who is on a low dose of oral prednisone every day because of rheumatoid arthritis
b. A 40-year-old woman who works as a secretary
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If a nurse makes a mistake while charting, which of these actions is correct?
a. Black out the entry so that it cannot be read; then date, time, and initial the entry. b. Cross out the entry with a single line; then write "mistaken entry" with date, time, and initials. c. Erase the entry if possible. d. Use correction fluid to obliterate the incorrect entry; then enter the correct notation over the previous one.
Parental support for a healthier lifestyle is vital to children. Parents also recognize that setting a good example for their children is important
Why do some parents who are overweight feel they cannot set a good example in diet and nutrition for their children? A) They do not practice what they preach. B) They feel their children are not motivated. C) They feel their children eat fast food too often. D) They feel their children do not listen to them.
The nurse is using electronic care planning. He enters the patient's nursing diagnosis into the computer and chooses desired outcomes. He has validated his data, diagnosis, and goals
When he considers the list of interventions that the program generates, he sees that none of them fits this patient's individual needs. What should the nurse do? a. Reject them all and type in appropriate interventions. b. Select the interventions from the program that are most suitable. c. Ask another nurse to assess the patient and give her recommendation. d. Restart the computer; it is probably a program malfunction.
A client who is suffering dyspnea on exertion and congestive heart failure will likely report which symptom during the health history?
A. Fatigue B. Swelling of one leg C. Awakening at night to urinate D. Slow heart rate E. Brown discoloration to lower extremities