Which of the following is a primary prevention measure for a 76-year-old man newly diagnosed with a testosterone deficiency?
a. Calcium supplementation
b. Testicular self-exam
c. Bone density test
d. Perform digital rectal exam
ANS: A
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Which nursing diagnosis is not appropriate for a visually impaired patient?
a. Impaired sensory perception b. Risk for delayed development c. Self-care deficit d. Ineffective coping
When providing discharge instructions for the family and patient with a tracheostomy, which statement indicates the caregiver understands the instructions?
1. "He cannot resume normal activities as long as he has the tracheostomy in place." 2. "I will clean the site under the tracheostomy plate with half-strength hydrogen peroxide at least twice daily." 3. "I can suction the trachea as often as necessary to decrease secretions coming from the tube." 4. "When he is ready for decannulation, I will bring him back in to have the stoma sutured closed."
City A has a population of people who are exposed to HIV, whereas City B has a population of people who are considered nonexposed to HIV. There were 3,267 new HIV cases in a given year for City A, with a population (exposed) of 10,000,000
There were only 5 new HIV cases in the same year for City B, with a population (nonexposed) of 150,000. Which is the attributable risk of HIV occurring in City A in terms of cases per 100,000 population? A) 3.33 B) 13.55 C) 29.34 D) 32.67