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jenna1 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

While teaching a class on health status, the nurse educator reviews internal variables that affect health status. Which internal variables are appropriate for the nurse to include in the class?

Select all that apply.
A) Gender
B) Spiritual and religious beliefs
C) Environment
D) Developmental level
E) Age

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the lab values for a client being cared for on the unit. The client's phosphorus level is 2.0 mg/dL. Based on this data, which nursing intervention would address this client's phosphorus level?

A) Enforce contact precautions.
B) Encourage consumption of a high-calorie carbohydrate diet.
C) Strain all urine.
D) Encourage consumption of milk and yogurt.

bpool94 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, B, D, E

Internal variables that affect people's health include biologic, psychologic, and cognitive dimensions. Biologic dimensions include genetic makeup, gender, age, and developmental level. Psychologic dimensions include the mind-body interactions. Cognitive dimensions include lifestyle choices and spiritual and religious beliefs. Environment is an example of an external variable that affects a person's health.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D

A phosphorus level of 2.0 is low, and the client will need additional dietary phosphorus. Providing phosphorus-rich foods such as milk and yogurt is a good way to provide that additional phosphorus. There is no indication of the need to place this client on contact precautions, to increase the client's carbohydrate calorie intake, or to strain all urine.