The nurse explains that obesity in the young adult group is primarily related to:
1. lack of organized program of exercise.
2. eating habits unchanged from adolescent years.
3. stress on the job and at home.
4. eating "on the run."
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Young adults do not take into consideration that they have stopped growing, and they still eat as if they were adolescents. This practice causes obesity in the young adult.
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A patient from a culture that differs from that of the nurse is hospitalized and near death. What action by the nurse best demonstrates cultural care preservation?
a. Allowing the family to remain at the bed-side b. Pinning a healing amulet to the patient's gown c. Offering the family food and drink in the room d. Giving the family time to be alone with the patient
The wife of a recently deceased patient states that she can't think of anything other than her husband. She wakes up at night and goes to look for him before realizing that he is dead. The nurse understands that the wife is in which stage of grief?
A) Shock B) Protest C) Disorganization D) Reorganization
The nurse is teaching a CPR course for a group of nursing students. Which responses indicate an understanding of the content provided regarding the AED? Select all that apply
A) "When considering the use of the AED, the child must weigh at least 30 pounds (13.6 kg)." B) "An AED must only be employed if the collapse is witnessed." C) "To use the device the child must be at least 1 year of age." D) "The AED can be used only if the victim is demonstrates no heart rate." E) "The AED is safe for use prehospital."
The family of a patient with third-degree burns wants to know why "the scabs are being cut off" the patient's leg. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "The scabs are removed to check for blood flow to the burned area." B. "I'll ask the doctor to come and talk with you about the treatment plan." C. "The patient asked for the scabs to be removed." D. "The scabs are really old burned tissue and need to be removed to promote healing."