A 13-year-old patient with cancer asks the nurse what hair is made of. What would be the nurse's best answer?
A) "Hair consists mostly of carbohydrates."
B) "Hair consists mostly of protein."
C) "Hair consists mostly of inorganic matter."
D) "Hair consists mostly of cellular waste."
B
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A patient who has been experiencing dysmenorrhea has been diagnosed with endometriosis. The patient asks how this condition is responsible for her pain. What information should the nurse include when teaching the patient about the disorder?
1. The endometrial tissue located outside of the uterus responds to the hormones responsible for menstruation. 2. Elevated levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) during menstruation are causing the endometrial tissue to contract, resulting in pain. 3. The shedding of the endometrial lining during menstruation is the cause of the cramping. 4. The loss of blood during the menstrual period is causing a hormonal imbalance that is the underlying cause of the pain.
The nurse is assessing the patient's ability to self-administer medication. Which finding would cause the nurse concern?
1) Dementia 2) Diabetes mellitus 3) Hypertension 4) Anxiety
Parish nurses engage in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention activities in their congregations. Using your knowledge of levels of prevention, screening for hypertension is an example of what prevention level?
A) Primary B) Secondary C) Primary and secondary D) Tertiary
The nurse is performing an intake interview on a new resident to the long-term care facility. The nurse detects the odor of acetone from the patient's breath. Which term accurately describes this assessment?
a. Inspection b. Observation c. Auscultation d. Olfaction