A patient is scheduled to have her serum triglyceride level assessed. How long should the patient be without food of fluids prior to the serum triglyceride test?
A) 8 hours
B) 10 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 15 hours
C
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The spouse of a client with bipolar disorder asks what evidence supports the possibility of genetic
transmission of bipolar disorders. The best response would be a. "A higher proportion of clients with bipolar disorders is found among creative writers.". b. "A higher rate of relatives with bipolar disorder is found among clients with bipolar disorder.". c. "A higher rate of relatives of clients with bipolar disorder respond in an exaggerated way to daily stress.". d. "More individuals with bipolar disorder come from higher socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.".
The nurse is assessing a female client and notes facial hirsutism. The client asks the nurse, "Why did this happen to me?" Which of the following statements is the nurse's best response?
1. "Your diet is not nutritionally balanced.". 2. "You may have some hormone imbalances.". 3. "Usually, there is not a known cause for this condition.". 4. "You need to take vitamins.".
The elderly client states that they have routinely consumed at least 3–4 beverages containing alcohol daily for the past 15 years. The nurse recognizes that this client is at greatest risk for:
1. Obesity and excess weight gain. 2. Chronic disease. 3. Increase in negative side effects. 4. Decrease interaction between alcohol and medications