After teaching a group of adolescents about HIV, the nurse asks them to identify the major means by which adolescents are exposed to the virus. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies which of the following?
A) Sexual intercourse
B) Sharing needles for IV drug use
C) Perinatal transmission
D) Blood transfusion
A
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A critically ill patient has an absolute neutrophil count of 1,000 cells/mm3 . The nurse assesses a single patient temperature of 101°F; subsequent temperatures were normal, and the patient reports no other new symptoms
What is the best nursing action? A) Assume that the elevated temperature was erroneous. B) Evaluate for acute infection. C) Assess vital signs more frequently. D) Document the temperature results as usual.
The function of bile is mainly to
a. emulsify fat globules. b. serve as a reservoir for bilirubin. c. maintain triglyceride levels in the blood. d. aid in detoxification of drugs in the liver.
A graduate nurse completed her nursing education 3 weeks ago and has just begun work at the local hospital. She is orienting to her new position with an experienced nurse, one who has been an RN for 15 years and an employee at the hospital for 7 years
She will provide guidance and practical teaching to the new graduate as she assumes a new position in the nursing unit. What role is the experienced RN assuming? 1) Mentor 2) Manager 3) Preceptor 4) Leader
A client was given the wrong dose of medication and died. The case is being tried in court and similar cases are used by the court in comparison to arrive at a decision. What doctrine is being applied here?
1. Common law 2. Public law 3. Administrative law 4. Stare decisis