One effect of nicotine is to narrow or constrict blood vessels. Which of the following is a health consequence of this effect of nicotine? 1. lung cancer
2. bleeding
3. emphysema
4. gum disease

Which safe and legal options do teen parents have if they think they are not ready to be parents? check all that apply. leave the baby in front of someone's door. surrender the baby under their state’s safe-haven laws. place the baby for adoption. release custody to the baby’s grandparents. give the baby to a stranger.

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?

Imagine you are in your future health care work setting, what professional characteristics would you meet your work expectations?