The nurse is preparing a care plan for an older African American patient at risk for colon cancer. What should be included in the plan of care?
1. Colonoscopy every 2 years
2. Serum cancer marker testing every year
3. Flexible sigmoidoscopy testing annually
4. Fecal occult blood screening every 2 years
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Rationale: Currently, colonoscopy screening is recommended every 2 years for those at high risk.
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Which is the preferred route of administration for bronchodilator therapy?
A) Oral B) Inhalation C) Intravenous D) Intramuscular
A nurse has assessed an aggregate, determined the priority health needs, and decided on what intervention to offer. Which of the following will best determine if the intervention will be successful?
a. Accuracy of the nurse's assessment b. Careful planning and implementation of the intervention c. Determination of the aggregate's perspective of the need for the intervention d. Selection of appropriate evaluation measures both in process and on completion
In what age group are adrenergic agonists contraindicated?
A) Older adults B) Adolescents C) Children D) No age group
The school nurse is planning to teach a segment on smoking during the freshman health classes. The nurse is aware that this needs to be a forum rather than a lecture
Which of the following techniques will also help deliver a "Don't smoke" message? A) Showing a command of the facts on smoking B) Speaking with a tone of authority C) Keeping your personal experiences out of it D) Listening to all comments non-judgmentally