Which of the following is a protective factor against heart disease?
1. Elevated HDLs
2. Moderate hypertension
3. Apple-shaped obesity
4. Postmenopausal female sex
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When considering communication skills, the nurse caring for an older client anticipates that the client will:
1. Interrupt frequently. 2. Take longer to respond. 3. Answer questions with one-word responses. 4. Remain silent.
A patient's family voices concern regarding the purpose of some of the interventions for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). What explanation by the nurse is most appropriate when explaining the rationale of treatment?
a. "Applying a MAST garment is mandatory to promote and conserve body heat." b. "Inserting an IABP is required to decrease fluid leaking into the extravascular space." c. "Maintaining strict isolation is vital to prevent an overlying bacterial infection." d. "Aggressive treatment is necessary to support the multiple failing organs."
A patient has sustained a brainstem injury. Which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind about this patient's respiratory effort?
A) There is loss of involuntary respiratory control B) The patient will respond negatively to increased stimuli C) There is an increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood D) The patient's oxygen levels in the blood will be increased
A very large population of clinical patients (between 1,000 to 3,000) are involved in the p.338 following stage of the FDA approval process for new drugs:
A. Phase 1 B. Phase 2 C. Phase 3 D. Phase 4