Which cancers pose the highest risk for radiologists?
a. Thyroid
b. Breast
c. Leukemia
d. Brain
Answer: c. Leukemia
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The population health nurse is preparing a presentation for perimenopausal and postmenopausal female clients. Which statement by the nurse correctly describes health promotion needs of this population?
1. Calcium supplementation does not affect risk of fractures. 2. Dietary vitamin D supplementation is discouraged among this population. 3. Women should be encouraged to limit alcohol intake because it increases calcium excretion. 4. Smoking decreases calcium excretion.
The American Cancer Society recommends that baseline mammograms be performed on women
a. between the ages of 15 and 21. b. between the ages of 35 and 39. c. over 40 years of age. d. over 18 years of age.
A laboring client receives a narcotic pain medication 45 minutes prior to giving birth. What action by the nurse is appropriate?
a. Determine the mother's level of pain imme-diately postpartum. b. Evaluate the newborn's respiratory efforts. c. Observe for signs of hypothermia in the newborn. d. Observe for signs of maternal hypotension.
A patient who is a recent widow states, "I wanted to ask him for a divorce and then he died." What should the nurse realize this patient is at risk for developing?
1. an accelerated grief reaction 2. a dysfunctional grief reaction 3. a typical grief reaction process 4. psychosomatic disorders