A healthy female client asks what she can do to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. The strategies you discuss with her are considered
a. primary treatment.
b. primary prevention.
c. secondary prevention.
d. tertiary prevention.
B
Prevention of the development of type 2 diabetes before the disorder develops is considered pri-mary prevention. Secondary prevention involves early detection to halt and minimize the effects of the disease, and tertiary prevention minimizes complications and helps restore health after the disorder has developed. Primary treatment is not a recognized term.
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Which of these tests can be used to accurately determine thyroid function in pregnant females?
a. TRH c. T 4 b. T 3 d. free T 4
6) The nurse cares for clients with a variety of depression disorders. Which client statements suggest the diagnosis of dysthymia? Select all that apply.
A) "Every day for over 2 years I've been sad, tired, and can't seem to get my act together." B) "Ever since my husband died 2 weeks ago, I can't concentrate and have no reason to live." C) "I've been feeling down in the dumps for about 2 weeks now." D) "For the last 4 years, I can't make a decision and am so worthless at work every day." E) "For the last year, I have periods of time that I am sad and cry a lot."
The nurse is teaching a client who has just received I 131. The nurse should tell the client:
a. "Foods high in calcium should be avoided until your follow-up visit with the health care provider." b. "This medication may cause temporary growth retardation." c. "Temporary swelling and tenderness of the thyroid gland may occur several days later." d. "You need to take care not to expose your family to your radioactivity for 48 hours."