A patient is having skin testing done to assess for allergies. What should the nurse identify as evidence of exposure to an antigen?
A. Area larger than 10 mm of induration and erythema
B. Induration and erythema not evident until after 5 days
C. Area approximately 1 mm in diameter of induration and erythema
D. Itching at the site
Answer: A
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Women in the middle adult age group are at risk for cancer of the breast and reproductive organs. The nurse can suggest the following in health promotion teaching:
A) "You need to contact your physician about mammography." B) "If there is not a history of cancer in the women of your family, you need not be concerned." C) "An annual physical exam is important to detect early signs and symptoms of cancer." D) "Self-breast exam monthly and an annual Pap smear are necessary for early detection of cancer."
Persons over the age of 85 are:
a. The young-old b. Old c. The oldest-old d. The very old
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