Which of the following disorders is associated with unintentional weight loss?
A. Clinical depression
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Diabetes
D. All of the above
ANS: D
Unexplained weight loss is considered significant if it is greater than 5% of the ususal body weight over a 6- to 12-month period and often idicates a serious medical or psychological illness.
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A nurse in a large university hospital has cared for several patients with endocrine disorders over the past year. For which of the following patients would a nursing diagnosis of disturbed body image be most likely applicable?
A) A man who was treated for Hashimoto's thyroiditis B) A woman with a longstanding diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome C) A woman whose diagnosis of Graves' disease required radioactive iodine therapy D) A man who was diagnosed with hypoparathyroidism after neck surgery
The nurse recognizes that the cardinal sign of endometrial cancer in a postmenopausal woman is
a. pelvic pressure and fullness c. dyspareunia b. vaginal bleeding d. enlargement of the uterus
Which statement related to delegation is correct?
a. The practice of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is defined in the nurse practice act. b. Nursing practice can be delegated only when the LPN/LVN and/or UAP have received adequate training. c. Supervision is not required when routine tasks are delegated to a competent individual. d. The RN must be knowledgeable about the laws and regulations that govern nursing practice, as well as those that have no clearly defined parameters, such as for UAP.
A PHN collaborates with a physician's clinic to increase the number of infants and toddlers who receive lead screening. According to the integrative model, what client system and focus of care are being addressed?
a. Aggregate level health promotion b. Aggregate level illness prevention c. Family level illness care d. Individual level health promotion