A patient diagnosed with diabetes buys books, reads articles, talks with knowledgeable people, informs himself about what he can do to improve his health, and takes action. The PHN recognizes this method of adult learning as
A. Pedagogy
B. Andragogy
C. Constructivism
D. Humanism
ANS: D
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A patient is being seen for a "sudden lump" in the groin after lifting a heavy box to a shelf. The nurse realizes that this patient might be experiencing which health problem?
1. an indirect inguinal hernia 2. a direct inguinal hernia 3. a femoral hernia 4. an incisional hernia
In counseling a newly pregnant gravida 1 at 8 weeks' twin gestation, the nurse teaches the woman about the need for increased caloric intake. The nurse would tell the woman that the minimum recommended intake should be:
1. 2,500 kcal and 120 grams protein. 2. 3,000 kcal and 150 grams protein. 3. 3,500 kcal and 175 grams protein. 4. 4,000 kcal and 190 grams protein.
The nurse is caring for a patient at risk for infection. Which immunoglobulin should the nurse consider as being the cause of this patient's infection risk?
a. IgA b. IgE c. IgG d. IgM