The nurse is assisting in the preparation of content that focuses on respiratory health for a community health fair. What should the nurse include as a major risk factor for many respiratory problems?
a. Smoking
b. Eating spicy foods
c. Eating a high-fat diet
d. Excessive sun exposure
ANS: A
Smoking is the most important risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and most other respiratory disorders. B. C. D. Spicy foods, sun, and diet are not risk factors.
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a. Examining the patient's electroencephalogram b. Observing the patient as he or she performs an intelligence quotient (IQ) test c. Observing the patient and inferring health or dysfunction d. Examining the patient's response to a specific set of questions
What is the primary rationale for the nurse asking a client on antidepressant medication about changes in sexual functioning?
1. Antidepressants used frequently contributes to sexual promiscuity and tragic regrets. 2. A side effect of antidepressants may be sexual dysfunction that contributes to nonadherence. 3. Cultural attitudes about sexual functioning may impact the effectiveness of the antidepressant medication. 4. A lack of libido is a symptom of depression that may interfere with the client's relationships.
A nurse on the orthopedic floor is assessing her patient's peroneal nerve. The nurse will perform this assessment by pricking what?
A) The skin centered between the great and second toe B) The medial and lateral surface of the sole C) The skin centered between the thumb and second finger D) The top or distal surface of the index finger
An adult client has been diagnosed with depression and has begun treatment with citalopram
The client's daughter has encouraged him to explore herbal and alternative therapies to complement his selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The nurse should caution the client against taking: A) Ginseng B) St. John's wort C) Garlic D) Gingko biloba