When assessing risk factors for eye and vision problems, the nurse knows that genetics can play a role. What major eye problem are patients most likely at increased risk for if a first-degree relative has it?
A) Retinoblastoma
B) Strabismus
C) Retinitis pigmentosa
D) Glaucoma
D
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At what point should the nurse determine that a client is at risk for developing a mental illness?
1. When thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are not reflective of the DSM-5 criteria. 2. When maladaptive responses to stress are coupled with interference in daily functioning. 3. When a client communicates significant distress. 4. When a client uses defense mechanisms as ego protection.
A colony-stimulating factor used to stimulate the production of neutrophils, eosinophils, monocytes, and macrophages is:
a. darbepoetin. b. sargramostim. c. pegfilgrastim. d. erythropoietin.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the ascending colon. The nurse would prepare to implement which intervention?
1. Administration of blood products 2. Administration of cytoprotective medication 3. Administration of H2 receptor blocking medication 4. Administration of antisecretory medication
You are assessing children in an ambulatory clinic. Which child would be most likely to have iron-deficiency anemia?
A) A 3-month-old boy who is totally breastfed B) A 15-year-old girl who has heavy menstrual periods C) An 8-year-old girl who carries her lunch to school D) A 7-month-old boy who has started table food