A patient was positive for hepatitis B virus, although she had the disease 4 years ago and now is symptom free. What is the nurse aware is true regarding this patient?
a. Is likely to have hepatitis B again
b. Now has noninfectious hepatitis
c. Is an infectious carrier and always will be
d. Is at risk for hepatitis E
C
A certain percentage of persons who have had hepatitis B convert to carriers. They have the live virus, which causes no symptoms in them, but they are able to transmit the disease and always will be infectious.
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Which nonhormonal therapies will the nurse suggest for a healthy perimenopausal woman who prefers not to use hormone therapy (HT) (select all that apply)?
a. Reduce coffee intake. b. Exercise several times a week. c. Take black cohosh supplements. d. Have a glass of wine in the evening. e. Increase intake of dietary soy products.
As the dying child becomes weak and fatigued, the nurse should alter the plan of care to include:
a. Restricting the child to bed rest b. Discouraging visitors c. Using a wheelchair or wagon for transportation d. Doing all of the child's care quickly and at once
The staff at a primary care office is asked to document the time the patient checks in, the time the patient is called into the exam room, and the time the patient is checked out. This is an example of what managed care strategy?
1. Provider performance 2. Length of stay management 3. Capitation 4. Formularies
A woman who is undergoing infertility testing states, "My husband won't discuss this with me. I don't think he cares about or wants a baby." The nurse's best response is:
a. "It may be harder for him to express his feelings." b. "Men are sometimes less eager to have children." c. "He probably doesn't understand your concern." d. "You should confront him about this."