The young college student who wants a tan before spring break asks the nurse what the safest method would be. The nurse's best response is:
a. take advantage of morning sun while us-ing sunscreen with an SPF of 30.
b. use a spray-on tanning solution.
c. use a sun lamp for only 20 minutes a day.
d. use a tanning salon for no more than 10 minutes per visit.
B
Spray-on tanning solution is the safest. All other options increase ultraviolet exposure, even with the use of sunscreen.
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The best nursing response to this patient is: A. "I wonder why your boss said that, if you don't have a problem." B. "What happened that your boss threatened to fire you?" C. "Your boss sounds pretty harsh!" D. "Well, you are here on your own, so you can leave whenever you want to."
The nurse, caring for a client with an elevated acid phosphatase, realizes this blood test is useful in diagnosing:
a. diabetes. c. nephrotic syndrome. b. hyperthyroidism. d. metastatic prostate cancer.
The nurse is completing a focused interview with assessment of the eye. Which of the following is most helpful to the nurse during the focused interview?
1. The client graduated from college. 2. The client interacts easily with the nurse. 3. The client is an African American male. 4. The client is 23 years old.
A __________ is performed to obtain samples of CSF from the subarachnoid space for laboratory examination and to measure CSF pressure
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word