Han is a 48-year-old diabetic with hyperlipidemia and high triglycerides. His LDL is 112 mg/dL and he has not tolerated statins. He warrants a trial of a:
1. Sterol
2. Niacin
3. Fibric acid derivative
4. Bile acid-binding resin
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A nurse is caring for a 69-year-old client in the advanced stage of breast cancer. Which nursing consideration must the nurse perform to facilitate emotional support to the client and family members?
A) Tell client and family members that recovery may be possible. B) Request family members to avoid talking about their own lives to the client. C) Encourage family members to stay with the client, especially at night. D) Ask the family members not to express their sorrow in front of the client.
Which one of the following has a negative influence on family health and individual health?
A) The level at which a family functions significantly affects the individual's level of health. B) A healthy family fosters individual growth and sustains members during times of crisis. C) Family patterns dictate whether members participate in their own health care. D) Individuals can obstruct the family's health and families can obstruct individual family members' health.
Which intervention(s) by the nurse might help the patient maintain a sense of personhood during hospitalization? Assume that all are culturally appropriate. Select all that apply
a. Addressing the patient by his first name b. Making eye contact if it is comfortable for the patient c. Always offering an explanation before beginning a procedure d. Speaking to others about the patient so that the patient can hear you