the nurse is providing education regarding 2030 health goals to reduce the incidence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids) within the community. which goal will the nurse choose as a primary prevention strategy?
a mother presents to the clinic with her 15-year-old daughter who is reporting amenorrhea. the girl's menarche was at age 12. when conducting the health history and physical exam, which findings might the nurse identify as suggesting the underlying cause? select all that apply.
early detection of disease and interventions to reverse, halt, or at least slow the progression of a condition, often performed when disease is not yet symptomatic, is a description of: (bjt)
when drowning is suspected as the cause of cardiac arrest in a child or infant, deliver 2 initial ventilations before starting cpr. you may also consider delivering 2 initial ventilations before starting cpr on a child or infant with a primary respiratory etiology. true or false?
suppose a serum cotinine level of 200 ng/ml is proposed as a screening criterion for cardiovascular disease cases. a. what is the sensitivity of the test?
a young adult, previously healthy clinic patient has symptoms of pneumonia including high fever and cough. auscultation reveals rales in the left lower lobe. a chest radiograph is normal. the patient is unable to expectorate sputum. which treatment is recommended for this patient?
because it is an essential component for every individual, supplements may be required if enough vitamin c is not found in the diet. vitamin c is sensitive to heat. so that it can be safe for human consumption, how can vitamin c be sterilized before being packaged into supplements?
the ama's ask me 3 program encourages patients to be sure they know the answers to these three questions: (1) am i in good health?, (2) how can i maintain good health?, and (3) what am i doing that is unhealthy? true false
a nurse is caring for a patient with edema due to congestive heart failure (chf). the physician has prescribed indapamide to the patient. the patient is also undergoing treatment with digitalis glycoside. which intervention should the nurse perform when caring for this patient?
a 28-year-old male is admitted to the burn unit 2 hours after receiving partial thickness and full thickness burns over 50% of his body surface in an industrial explosion. abnormal vital signs include low blood pressure and tachycardia. lab results show a high hematocrit due to:
an older adult client who is very sick but very spiritual and has a deep faith asks the nurse to say a prayer for her. the nurse, who is not very comfortable praying out loud, wants to honor the client's request. what would be the best action by the nurse?
the nurse in the emergency department is examining an 18-month-old child who recently received a first dose of penicillin. the nurse notes lip edema, urticaria, stridor, and tachycardia. which action will the nurse take next?
in a private np clinic, patient presents with gonorrhea. state law requires reporting of std to the public health department. the patient asks the np not to reported because her husband works in the public health department. how show this be managed by the np?
a client who was admitted with gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to aspirin use therapy is being discharged. the client asks why acetaminophen (tylenol) doesn't work as well as the aspirin the client had been taking. what would be the nurse's best response?
the nurse visits a pediatric client at home for complications of sickle cell anemia. upon entering the home, the nurse notices a significant number of candles being burned, statues surrounding the client, and herbs around the room. what is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
