Which factors may increase a patient's risk of developing cancer of the pancreas?
a. Diet high in carbohydrates and dairy products
b. Cardiovascular disease and glaucoma
c. Tea and cola consumption
d. Cigarette smokers and people with diabetes mellitus
ANS: D
The cause of cancer of the pancreas is unknown, but it is diagnosed more often in cigarette smokers, people exposed to chemical carcinogens, and people with diabetes mellitus and pancreatitis.
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The nurse manager is working on strategies to turn conflict into collaboration by creating a climate in which participants view negotiation as a collaborative effort. In order to accomplish this goal, the nurse manager works to promote
a. offering of feedback on an infrequent basis. b. clarification of role expectations. c. minimal participation in organizational interdisciplinary groups. d. absence of role-modeling behaviors related to communication.