The nurse explains to the client that which risk factor most likely contributed to his primary liver carcinoma?
A. Infection with hepatitis B virus
B. Consuming a diet high in animal fat
C. Exposure to radon
D. Familial polyposis
Answer: A. Infection with hepatitis B virus
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The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who has had a long history of poor glucose control. For what complications is the patient at risk? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sudden loss of consciousness b. Diabetic retinopathy c. Stroke d. Peripheral neuropathy e. Memory loss
A child has excessive motor activity and talking that interfere with academic performance. Which aspect of the child's care and treatment would a clinical nurse specialist, but not a nurse generalist, perform?
a. Evaluating responses to nursing actions b. Formulating nursing diagnoses c. Planning nursing interventions d. Providing psychotherapy
The nurse is teaching a couple about X-linked disorders because they are concerned that they might pass on hemophilia to their children. Which of the following responses indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "The father can't be a carrier if he doesn't have hemophilia." B) "If the father doesn't have it, then his kids won't either." C) "If the mother is a carrier, her daughter could be one too." D) "If the mother is a carrier, her sons may have hemophilia."
A significant secondary prevention nursing activity for lead poisoning is:
a. chelation therapy. b. screening children for blood lead levels. c. removing lead-based paint from older homes. d. questioning parents about ethnic remedies containing lead.