In teaching the client about reducing the risk factors for the development of cancer, the nurse is aware that which of the following foods can have the greatest increase for the risk of cancer?
a. broccoli and cauliflower c. chicken and fish
b. fried foods d. cake and bread
B
The link between dietary intake and the development of some types of cancer continues to be investigated; obesity, decreased dietary fiber intake, fried foods, and certain food additives are currently considered to be risk factors.
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1. Explain the cause of the nursing diagnosis. 2. Give additional meaning to the diagnostic statement. 3. Connect to the medical diagnosis. 4. Identify collaborative problems.
The nurse develops a community program to promote exercise for older adults. Which should the nurse include in the exercise program?
a. Reinforce the ease of exercising every day. b. Use exercise to relax any dietary restric-tions. c. Describe ways to resume exercise after lapses. d. Participate because exercise achieves wellness.
A nurse is assessing a client who is prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse understands that this drug is prescribed to treat the thyroid condition associated with which of the following symptoms? Select all that apply
A) Nervousness B) Anorexia C) Coarse hair D) Cold intolerance E) Tachycardia
The nurse clarifies that when a urine sample is needed for screening in a case of DWI or other crime, the specimen should (select all that apply):
1. be collected and witnessed by a staff member of the same gender. 2. be documented with a "chain of custody" form, signed by all who handle the specimen. 3. be kept under secure conditions if temporary storage is necessary. 4. never be out of sight until someone from law enforcement takes it. 5. be placed in a specially marked container.