There are four categories of factors that increase the individual's vulnerability to developing a disease. These categories are genetic, physiological, age and lifestyle. These factors are called:

Short, discrete, interrupted crackling or bubbling adventitious breath sounds heard most commonly on inspiration is termed:

Although the signs and symptoms of both infection and inflammation include erythema, edema, and pain, the major difference is that inflammation:

A nurse is collecting data from a 70-year-old man who has coronary artery disease (CAD) and hypertension (HTN) Which of the following findings will the nurse report as "signs?" (select all that apply)

The nurse is meeting a patient for the first time. The initial step in initiating a nurse-patient relationship is for the nurse to:

An abnormally slow heart rate, below 60 beats per minute is called:

Fluid, cells or other substances that have been slowly discharged from body cells or blood vessels, through small pores or breaks in the cell membrane are called:

During the nursing interview, several histories are taken. The history that involves data concerning habits and lifestyle patterns is called:

The study of all factors involved in the development of the disease or the cause of the disease is termed:

When the patient asked the nurse how long it would take to "get over" the diabetes, the nurse explained that she will have this disease throughout her life. Diabetes mellitus is considered a/an:

The patient was admitted with a complaint of abdominal pain. Later the nurse observed the patient demonstrating dyspnea. This change in condition required an assessment called: