The nurse is planning teaching for a group of people from Alcoholics Anonymous relating the risk factors for liver disease
The nurse plans to tell the group that the death rate for Native Americans from cirrhosis may be greater than other groups for which of the following reasons? 1. Climate
2. Pollution
3. Alcohol metabolism variations
4. Consuming alcohol with food
3. Alcohol metabolism variations
Rationale:
Alcohol consumption is the 6th leading cause of death for Native Americans, particularly Alaskans. It is thought that contributing factors include variations in alcohol metabolism, socioeconomic factors that lead to stress, and, consuming alcohol without food. Climate and pollution are not factors.
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A) Corticosteroids B) Gold-containing compounds C) Antimalarials D) Salicylate therapy
Natural chemicals that activate the appetite center in the brain are known as __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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1. turn and reposition 2. bed bath 3. change abdominal wound dressing 4. daily weight using bed sling scale
A client asks the nurse to explain the action of mifepristone. The nurse's best response is:
a. "It stimulates uterine contractions, so a fertilized egg cannot remain implanted. b. "It acts directly on the lining of the uterus to increase the amount of menstrual flow." c. "It inhibits progesterone, making the lining of the uterus unsuitable for implantation of a fertilized egg." d. "It inhibits the ovarian follicle, so that estrogen is not released so ovulation doesn't occur."