While Recording the Health History, the Nurse Learns That a Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

While recording the health history, the nurse learns that a patient has worked at a landfill for the last 35 years. Why is this information important?

• A) It reflects the patient's level of education.
• B) The patient has had possible exposure to environmental toxins.
• C) Patients who work out of doors are more likely to develop skin cancer.
• D) The patient probably also uses tobacco.

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Definitions:

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

Deltoid Muscle

A large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint, responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.

Needle Size

The dimension of a needle, including its length and gauge, which is chosen based on the type of injection or aspiration and the patient's physical attributes.

Idiosyncratic Event

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