Author Question: The nurse determines that a female client has a lower risk for developing breast cancer when which ... (Read 173 times)

iveyjurea · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse determines that a female client has a lower risk for developing breast cancer when which of the following is assessed?

1. Alcohol intake
2. Breastfeeding
3. Obesity
4. Smoking

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with a disorder of the liver. The nurse realizes this client might experience which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

1. Low vitamin A levels
2. Increased bleeding
3. Poor digestion of fats
4. Insulin resistance
5. Elevated levels of vitamin E
6. Nerve damage

cassie_ragen · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Breastfeeding has consistently been shown to decrease a woman's risk of breast cancer. The other options increase a woman's risk of breast cancer.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Effects of a liver disorder on a client are many. Some of the functions affected by this disorder include low levels of fat soluble vitamins, including A and E; poor synthesis of clotting factors, leading to increased bleeding; poor digestion of fats; insulin resistance; and nerve damage.