A patient with HIV has been diagnosed with Candida albicans. The nurses can anticipate the physician will order medication to be taken over how many days?
a. 10 days
b. 7 days
c. 14 days
d. 2 days
ANS: D
Candida infection is being treated by newer antifungal medications that have cut the treatment time from 7 to 2 days. These products are commonly prescribed for women with vaginal infections and AIDS patients with reduced immunity.
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1. If the marginal revenue product is less than the wage rate. 2. If the marginal benefit is greater than the wage rate. 3. If the marginal product is equal to the marginal expense. 4. If the marginal expense indicated diminishing marginal returns.
The nurse is briefly reviewing a newly admitted patient's medical history prior to a shift change, and notes that the patient has low vision. The nurse should understand that this term denotes what?
A) The patient requires eyeglasses or contact lenses to achieve clear vision. B) The patient requires assistive devices to compensate for impaired visual acuity. C) The patient has no light perception. D) The patient is unable to perform functional tasks due to decreased vision.
A nurse has been called as a lay witness in a malpractice lawsuit. What information should be provided to the nurse regarding this testimony?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Lay witnesses testify to what others have said about the incident under question. 2. The testimony should include opinion on the appropriateness of care provided. 3. These witnesses tell only what has transpired from their perspective. 4. Lay witnesses may answer hypothetical questions for the jury. 5. The lay witness must have a direct connection to the case.
A nurse is caring for an elderly client. The nurse suspects that the client, who lives in a
group home setting, is a victim of elder abuse. What warning sign should the nurse watch for when caring for the client? A) Client does not like spending his own money B) Client shows signs of recent weight gain C) Client misses scheduled visits to the healthcare facility D) Client shows evidence of poor grooming