____________________ is a field of medicine that focuses on the treatment and control of obesity and on medical conditions and diseases associated with obesity.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Bariatrics
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Who defined nursing as putting the client "in the best possible condition" to get well?
A) Martha Rogers B) Florence Nightingale C) Lillian Wald D) Margaret Sanger
Research shows that people tend to abandon lay/popular health practices when they become involved with treatment from the professional health sector
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Prior to inserting a nasogastric tube, the nurse correctly verifies the client's identity through which of the following methods?
A) Ask the client: "Is your name___?" B) Check the client's identification bracelet. C) Verify the client's room number. D) Call the client by his or her first name.
The nurse is reviewing nursing documentation related to the care of a client who had an amniocentesis. Which nursing note reflects appropriate client care?
1. Prior to discharge, the client demonstrated vaginal spotting. 2. An Rh-positive client received RhoGAM after the amniocentesis. 3. The client was monitored for 30 minutes after completion of the test. 4. The client reported that she takes insulin before each meal and at bedtime.