Your patient eats "lots of fat," leads a "stressful" life, and has smoked "about two packs a day for the last 40 years." Her chronic morning cough recently worsened, and she was diagnosed with a lung mass. The most likely contributing factor for development of lung cancer in this patient is
a. high-fat diet.
b. urban pollutants.
c. stressful lifestyle.
d. cigarette smoking.
Ans: d. cigarette smoking.
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A) With my anticonvulsant medication.". B) For my severe depression.". C) With my asthma medication.". D) For my mild depression.".
When assessing a patient asking about birth control, the nurse knows that the patient would not be a good candidate for Depo-Provera (DMPA) if she:
1. Wishes to get pregnant within 3 months. 2. Is a nursing mother. 3. Has a vaginal prolapse. 4. Weighs 200 pounds.
Standard precautions are used for
A) contacting blood and body fluids. B) passing meal trays. C) documentation. D) giving report to the nurse.