Which of the following characterizes a chronic infection in a client with osteomyelitis?
A) High fever
B) Persistent draining sinus
C) Rapid pulse
D) Tenderness or pain over the affected area
B
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A 10-year-old patient is being seen by a physician for severe depression. The physician prescribes an antidepressant. What antidepressant could the nurse safely administer to a child?
A) Trazodone B) Nortriptyline C) Fluvoxamine D) Phenelzine
The nurse is caring for a client with questionable lice infestation. The nurse is using a bright light focused on an area of the head to confirm the presence of lice. In which manner is it easiest to differentiate nits from dandruff?
A) Nits are located near the scalp. B) Dandruff is throughout the hair. C) Nits are difficult to move from hair shafts. D) Dandruff looks white and flakey.
A client with degenerative joint disease asks the nurse for suggestions to avoid unusual stress on the joints. Which suggestion would be most appropriate?
A) Keep shifting weight from one foot to the other. B) Perform aerobic exercises. C) Maintain complete bed rest. D) Maintain good posture.
Data mining supports sifting through large volumes of data at rapid speeds. In which instance would the use of data mining be inappropriate?
1. To provide information that may enhance the company's market share 2. To hide confidential information in databases using real values 3. To identify common factors relating to medication errors 4. To search databases to review trends in the health care arena