A nurse is looking at reasons why members of a community are more likely to die from heart disease. The nurse finds several studies that suggest that social factors, such as ____, are more important than behavioral choices
A. Smoking
B. High-fat or high-sugar diets
C. Poverty
D. Lack of exercise
ANS: C
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A client at 33 weeks' gestation calls the healthcare provider's office and reports she was attempting to nap when she became dizzy and felt faint. Which assessment data is the priority in this situation?
1. The position the client was in during the nap period. 2. Dietary intake prior to the episode. 3. History of hyperemesis. 4. No additional data as this appears to be an isolated incident.
Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate when caring for an acutely agitated paranoid client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder?
1. Provide neon lights and soft music. 2. Maintain continual eye contact throughout the interview. 3. Use therapeutic touch to increase trust and rapport. 4. Provide personal space to respect the client's boundaries.
Which of the following is one of the prescription narcotics that is abused?
a. diazepam c. methylphenidate b. oxycodone d. alprazolam
What interventions can the nurse apply to help an older adult client who is having trouble sleeping while in the hospital? (Select all that apply.)
a. Changing the client's sheets each night before sleep b. Decreasing the level of light surrounding the client's bed c. Attempting to keep the client awake dur-ing the daytime d. Keeping staff conversations as quiet as possible e. Administering sleeping pills at night f. Administering pain medication before bedtime g. Asking the client if he or she would like to pray