A disease associated with structural changes is called a(n) ________ disease
A. chronic
B. hereditary
C. functional
D. organic
D
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A) "An acute illness develops over a longer period of time than a chronic one." B) "A chronic illness is more serious than an acute illness." C) "A chronic illness is enduring while an acute illness is short term." D) "A chronic illness is life threatening while an acute illness is not."
Which of the following presentations is described accurately in terms of both presenting part and frequency of occurrence?
1. Cephalic: occiput; at least 95% 2. Breech: sacrum; 10% to 15% 3. Shoulder: scapula; 10% to 15% 4. Cephalic: cranial; 80% to 85%
A nurse is reading a journal article about care of the woman with pelvic organ prolapse. The nurse would expect to find information related to which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Rectocele B) Fecal incontinence C) Cystocele D) Urinary incontinence E) Enterocele
A client is prescribed disulfiram as part of his alcohol treatment program to prevent relapse. The client asks the nurse, "How will this drug help me?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "It will help to cure your alcoholism." B) "It can help to prevent you from drinking." C) "It makes the withdrawal symptoms less troublesome." D) "It helps to clear the alcohol out of your body."