A substance or agent that has the ability to cause any type of adverse health effect is the definition of:
a. a biological contaminant.
b. a chemical emission.
c. an environmental health hazard.
d. an environmental risk.
C
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The diagnostic test allowing direct observation of portions of the intestinal tract is the
A) colonoscopy. B) decubitus abdominal film. C) gastrointestinal endoscopy. D) barium contrast study.
A client's wife of 34 years dies unexpectedly. The client cries often and becomes socially isolated. The client's therapist encourages open discussion of feelings, proper nutrition, and exercise
What is the best rationale for the therapist's recommendations? 1. The therapist is using an interpersonal approach.2. The client has an alteration in neurotransmitters. 3. It is routine practice to remind clients about nutrition, exercise, and rest.4. The client is susceptible to illness because of effects of stress on the immune system.
The client has been diagnosed with chronic sorrow related to her husband's recent diagnosis of terminal colon cancer. Which action by the nurse would be most helpful to the client?
1. #the client about her knowledge of cancer treatment options. 2. #the client about her husband's prognosis. 3. Determine the means used by the client to cope with loss in the past. 4. Encourage the client to identify potential sources of emotional support.
A signal that bleeding is occurring in the respiratory tract is blood in the sputum or ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).