Administration of hepatitis B vaccine to a healthy 18-year-old patient has been effective when a specimen of the patient's blood reveals

a. HBsAg.
b. anti-HBs.
c. anti-HBc IgG.
d. anti-HBc IgM.


b. anti-HBs.

The presence of surface antibody to HBV (anti-HBs) is a marker of a positive response to the vaccine. The other laboratory values indicate current infection with HBV.

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A nurse who provides care for numerous older adults is aware of the high incidence and prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) among older men. Which of the following statements by patients is suggestive of BPH?

A) "After I have an orgasm, I have throbbing pain for the next few minutes." B) "I find that I have to get up three or four times each night to go to the bathroom." C) "The last few days, I have a dull ache in my testicles sometimes." D) "I found a creamy white discharge at the end of my penis yesterday."

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A woman of normal weight asks you what an ideal weight gain is during pregnancy. Which of the following would be your best answer?

A) She should not gain over 20 lb. B) Twenty-five to thirty-five pounds is ideal. C) The amount of weight gain is not important. D) Any gain over 30 lb is ideal.

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Nursing interventions are activities or actions planned by the nurse. All health care disciplines carry out these activities to produce problem resolution

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The healthiest form of communication is the ________ style

Fill in the blank with the correct words.

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