Santiago consults a doctor as he feels a lump in his throat. His doctor informs him that he is suffering from goiter, which occurs due to hypothyroidism. The doctor observes scars on Santiago's arms and reviews his medical history. He finds that Santiago had recently received treatment for burns. Which of the following drugs is most likely to have been used to treat the patient's burns?
A. Benzalkonium chloride
B. Hexachlorophene
C. Silver sulfadiazine
D. Povidone-iodine
Answer: D
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A) England's 17th-century Poor Laws B) Child labor laws of the 19th century C) The Biblical commandment "Honor your father and your mother" D) The tradition of respect for the elderly passed down from ancient Roman law
The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) initiative defined teamwork and collaboration within health care as having four key elements. Which of the following is not one of these key elements?
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How should the nurse respond to the resident's statement? A) Reorient the resident to the fact that she does not have young children. B) Ask the resident questions about her children to help her realize that her children are now adults. C) Ignore the resident's statement and return to the room later. D) Engage the resident in a conversation about a different topic.