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HudsonKB16

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Mammograms (at various intervals) for detecting breast cancer are generally recommended for all women. Which group is least likely to take advantage of having them?
 
  A) Elderly women of all ethnicities
  B) Middle-aged black women
  C) Middle-aged Latinas
  D) Young Latinas

Question 2

An older patient suffering from chronic exhaustion has an EEG that shows little time is spent in REM sleep. After reviewing the patient's history, what does the nurse suspect might be contributing to the patient's sleep problem?
 
  A) Has two or three glasses of wine near bedtime
  B) Obese and diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 6 years ago
  C) Takes low-dose aspirin for the prevention of heart disease
  D) Stressed due to the spouse's new diagnosis of Alzheimer disease



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Answer to Question 1

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Although the elderly have the highest rate of cancer, they are also the group having the lowest rate of early detection tests.

Answer to Question 2

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Certain drugs can decrease REM sleep, including alcohol. The use of aspirin has not been associated with decreased REM sleep. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, and stress have not been linked to specifically reducing the amount of REM sleep although these health problems can negatively impact sleep overall.



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