____________________ are diseases and medical conditions that are either caused by or contributed to by morbid obesity.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Co-morbidities
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The client, with a lower respiratory airway infection, is presenting with the following symptoms: fever, chills, dry hacking cough, and wheezing. Which nursing diagnosis best supports the assessment by the nurse?
A) Risk for Infection B) Impaired Gas Exchange C) Ineffective Airway Clearance D) Ineffective Breathing Pattern
An immunosuppressed patient is receiving chemotherapy treatment at home. What would the nurse advise the family to do to reduce the risk of infection to the immunosuppressed patient?
A) Encourage the patient to eat uncooked fruits. B) Take a strict approach to cleanliness and risk reduction. C) Their home needs to be clean but not sterile. D) Avoid patient contact at all times.
Which of the following statements concerning the management of endometriosis is not accurate?
1. Bone loss from hypoestrogenism is not reversible. 2. Side effects from the steroid danazol include masculinizing traits. 3. Surgical intervention is often needed for severe or acute symptoms. 4. Women without pain and who do not want to become pregnant need no treat-ment.
Of the following, which is the most effective strategy that a nurse manager could employ to reduce unnecessary costs in specific healthcare settings?
a. Training nurses on accurate documentation of supplies used for patient care b. Reducing the number of overtime hours worked by staff c. Reducing the number of staff on a unit d. Making decisions for patients about which care is important to their health