A 67-year old female has osteoporosis and follows a traditional Japanese diet. She lives with her son and his family. You set the short-term goal of eating 3 servings dairy products each day. What consideration are you overlooking?
a. family
b. ethnicity
c. income
d. gender
Answer: b. ethnicity
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1. Dark red nails. 2. Horizontal white bands. 3. Pale nail beds. 4. Spoon-shaped nails.
What do the initials BMI stand for?
A. Basal metabolic inhibitor B. Body mass index C. Body's metabolic index D. Basic mass indicator
A nurse is caring for a patient who is suspected of having an obsessivecompulsive personality disorder. Which characteristics of obsessivecompulsive personality disorder will the nurse observe in the patient?
1. Order in all areas of the patient's life and that of the patient's relatives 2. Fear, anxiety, and an excessive need for order 3. The need for perfection in others but not self 4. Order in the patient's work life but the ability to relax when away from work
A 25-year-old patient has been newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and the prescriber is considering using pramipexole (Mirapex). Before beginning therapy with this drug, the nurse will ask the patient about:
a. any history of alcohol abuse or compulsive behaviors. b. any previous history of hypertension. c. difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. d. whether any family members have experienced psychoses.