A healthcare professional is planning a community event to reduce risk of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in high risk groups. Which group would the professional target as the priority?
a. Insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus
b. Hypertension
c. Polycythemia
d. Smoking
Answer: b. Hypertension
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the instructor determines that they need additional teaching when they identify which of the following as a private sector organization? A) National Coalition for the Homeless B) National Alliance to End Homelessness C) National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness D) National Low-Income Housing Coalition
Which characteristics are most likely in a sexual perpetrator? Select all that apply
a. Male b. Female c. Stranger d. Age 30 or younger e. Age older than 30 f. Victim acquainted with perpetrator g. Under the influence of mood-altering substance
An old term defined as the condition in which the patient suffers peripheral or pulmonary congestion is called
a. pneumonia. b. peripheral edema. c. pulmonary edema. d. congestive heart failure.
The nurse teaches a client to administer topical medications. Rank the instructions the nurse provides to the client in the correct order
1. Apply medication to applicator or gloved hand. 2. Check for irritation from the topical medication. 3. Gently cleanse affected area and remove debris. 4. Put on an even layer in direction of hair growth.