A nurse is conducting a community education program. Which of the following should be stressed as the leading cause of death in middle-age adults?
a. Automobile accidents
b. Malignant disease
c. Homicide
d. Suicide
Answer: b. Malignant disease
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This is an example of a(n): a. Longitudinal study. b. RCT. c. Meta-analysis. d. Appraisal tool.
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Which statement by the parents best indicates un-derstanding of testosterone therapy? "Our son will have to take the injections a. until he grows at least 4 inches." b. for 6 to 12 months." c. for 3 to 4 years." d. monthly until the age of 16."
An 18-month-old patient is brought into the clinic for evaluation because the mother is concerned. The 18-month-old child hits her siblings and says only "No" when communicating verbally
According to Piaget's theory, what recommendation should the nurse make a priority? a. Consult the social worker because the child is hitting other children. b. Reassure the mother that the child is developmentally within specified norms. c. Encourage the mother to seek psychological counseling for the child. d. Remove all toys from the child's room until this behavior ceases.