The nurse is assessing a patient who is prescribed oral contraceptives. Which hormones are responsible for the growth in breast size that occur when this drug is prescribed to a patient?
1) Testosterone and progesterone
2) Progesterone and estrogen
3) Estrogen and oxytocin
4) Oxytocin and prolactin
ANS: 2
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A) How genetic and psychological factors influence coping B) How genomic and physical factors influence longevity C) How genetic and environmental factors influence health and disease D) How physical factors influence genetics and wellness
Your patient has a nephrostomy that has been inserted because of an obstruction in the ureter. Special precautions in the care of the inserted nephrostomy tube include:
1. clamping every 2 hours to allow expansion of the kidney pelvis. 2. instilling no more than 50 mL of sterile water if sterile irrigations are ordered. 3. being certain that the tube is connected, not kinked or clamped, so that it drains continuously. 4. leaving the nephrostomy site open to air.
The nurse is evaluating research studies according to the GRADE criteria and has determined the quality of evidence on the subject is moderate. Which type of evidence does this determination indicate?
a. Strong evidence from unbiased observational studies b. Evidence from randomized clinical trials showed inconsistent results c. Consistent evidence from well-performed randomized clinical trials d. Evidence for at least one critical outcome from randomized clinical trials had serious flaws
Why would a home health care agency choose to be certified by Medicare?
A) To remain open and offer services B) To ensure that all available services can be provided C) To receive reimbursement for Medicare-covered services D) To be able to admit clients without a physician's order