The nursing instructor talks with the student nurse on the adult psychiatric unit. The student tells the instructor that cradle cap appears to be around a specific patient's face
The instructor explains that this may be an indication of long-term lack of care as a consequence of what disorder?
A) Depression
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Violence
D) Schizophrenia
D
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A child has been hospitalized with suspected osteomyelitis. The child's white blood cell count (WBC) is 22,000/mm3 and his C-reactive protein is 15 mg/dL. Which conclusion by the nurse is appropriate based on these laboratory values?
A. The child has an infection somewhere. B. The child has osteomyelitis. C. The child is immunocompromised. D. These tests are not related to the condition.
A 42-year-old woman with breast cancer has had a radical mastectomy. She will have radiation therapy and then begin chemotherapy. Drug therapy will consist of a combination of doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and paclitaxel
What will the nurse include in her teaching plan concerning the drug therapy? A) Stay on a low-fat diet during the course of the drug therapy. B) Take special care when shaving or when brushing her teeth. C) Continue to go to church or to the mall just as she did before the diagnosis of cancer. D) Stay in bed 2 days after each administration.
A newly diagnosed nsulin-dependent type 1 idiabetic with good blood sugar control is at 20 weeks' gestation. She asks the nurse how her diabetes will affect her baby. The best explanation would include:
1. "Your baby could be smaller than average at birth." 2. "Your baby will probably be larger than average at birth." 3. "As long as you control your blood sugar, your baby will not be affected at all." 4. "Your baby might have high blood sugar for several days."
Many individuals could be infected by a biological weapon before exposure is detected and diagnosed.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)