While counseling a patient regarding the optimum use of sunscreens, the nurse should include what information?
a. Apply the sunscreen when first being exposed to the sun.
b. Allow a minimum amount of erythema to develop before applying the sunscreen.
c. apply the sunscreen only to areas that have burned in the past.
d. Apply the sunscreen at least 30 minutes before sun exposure.
d
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From the late 1980s to the present, the gap in life expectancy between individuals in the Caucasian and African American communities has widened. Which of the following most clearly accounts for this trend?
A) Acute illness in the black population has increased B) Infant mortality and complications of childbirth in the white population have declined C) The life expectancy of African Americans has not increased at the same rate as that of the white population D) Deaths from homicide in the white population have increased
A patient recovering from a stroke complains of pain. The nurse suspects this patient is most likely experiencing which type of pain?
A) Nociceptive B) Neuropathic C) Somatic D) Idiopathic
Which over-the-counter supplement would the nurse recommend for a postmenopausal woman?
1. Selenium 2. Calcium 3. Vitamin C 4. Folic acid
The nurse explains that to work at an independent, nurse-supervised ambulatory care center, there is a minimum requirement of a(n)
a. associate degree. b. bachelor's degree. c. LVN/LPN. d. master's degree.