A community health nurse is reviewing data about the leading causes of death worldwide in high-income countries and low- and middle-income countries. Which of the following would the nurse identify as a major cause?
A) Alzheimer's disease
B) Malaria
C) Heart disease
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C
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A woman with postpartum depression is being treated with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). What statement by the patient requires further action by the nurse?
A. "Adding St. John's wort has really helped my depression." B. "I have started using aromatherapy and it helps a little." C. "Increasing my calcium intake seems to have a positive effect." D. "My baby seemed sleepier so I stopped breastfeeding him."
A faculty member asks the nursing students, "Which practice by health care professionals is most important in reducing the incidence of infection?" The students would correctly answer
a. covering a cough with the elbow. b. wearing gloves for all patient contact. c. thorough hand hygiene. d. proper disposal of contaminated materials.
The pediatric nurse researches the possible side effects of iron therapy and finds that white, chalky stools is a common finding that is normal for children taking iron supplements
A) True B) False
A child with Turner syndrome tells the nurse she feels different from her peers. The nurse should respond with
1. "Tell me more about the feelings youare experiencing." 2. "These feelings are not unusual andshould pass soon." 3. "You'll start to grow soon,so don'tworry." 4. "You seem to be upset about yourdisease."