The Nurse Is Performing a Focused Interview with a Client

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a focused interview with a client who was recently diagnosed with varicose veins. Which statements by the client will the nurse document as risk factors for varicose vein development?

• A) "My mother had big veins on her legs from the time I was little."
• B) "My father is of Japanese descent."
• C) "I'm a hair stylist."
• D) "I was pregnant once and have a son."
• E) "I know I weigh a lot more than I should."

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Definitions:

Babbling

An early stage in language development where infants produce sounds and syllables that do not have meaning, often a precursor to the development of actual spoken words.

Consonant-Vowel

Refers to the combination of consonants and vowels in the formation of syllables and words, crucial in language learning and development.

Cooing

The earliest form of vocalization in infants, characterized by soft, gurgling noises made to express pleasure or contentment, often developing within the first few months of life.

Parentese

A speech pattern used by adults when talking to infants and young children, characterized by higher pitch, slower tempo, and exaggerated intonation.