The patient is complaining of a severe sore throat and fever and has large, tender cervical lymph nodes, deeply inflamed pharynx with exudate, and a diffuse sandpaper-like rash. What is the most likely cause?
A) Mononucleosis
B) Streptococcal pharyngitis
C) Viral pharyngitis
D) Candida albicans
B
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A nurse is assessing an adolescent client diagnosed with cyclothymic disorder. Which of the following DSM-5 diagnostic criteria would the nurse expect this client to meet? (Select all that apply.)
1. Symptoms lasting for a minimum of two years 2. Numerous periods with manic symptoms 3. Possible comorbid diagnosis of a delusional disorder 4. Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in important areas of functioning 5. Depressive symptoms that do not meet the criteria for major depressive episode
A recently widowed diabetic comments that blood sugar levels are running higher than usual. Which is the best response from the nurse?
A) "People who eat alone tend to eat more." B) "Cooking lower carbohydrate meals for one person is a challenge." C) "This must be a stressful time for you." D) "Quit checking your blood sugars for now."
A client has been exposed to an infectious organism but has no clinical manifestations of disease. The nurse cautions the client that this period of time is the
a. cell gap. b. immune response. c. infection curve. d. latent period.
When reporting your observations,
A) report subjective information. B) report objective information. C) report only at the end of the shift. D) report your thoughts and feelings.