The nurse has been explaining to a group of clients that proteins have many different functions in the body. What determines a protein's function?
A) The quality of the protein
B) The amino acids contained in the protein
C) The completeness of the protein
D) The shape of a protein
D
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A protein's shape determines its function. The quality of the protein, the amino acid content, and the completeness of the protein do not determine the function of the protein in the body.
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A client who had visited a smallpox-affected community 14 days ago has developed fever but no rash. Should the nurse consider the client at risk for smallpox?
A) No, smallpox rash develops within 7 days. B) No, in smallpox, rash develops before fever. C) Yes, fever and rash may follow 14 asymptomatic days. D) No, fever and rash develop immediately on exposure.
A nurse who is licensed in Georgia and moves to Oregon:
a. must check Oregon's nurse practice act related to licensure for endorsement. b. will automatically be grandfathered in as a licensed registered nurse. c. may request certification in Oregon rather than licensure, so as not to have to retake the NCLEX-RN®. d. should contact the American Nurses Credentialing Center to determine whether he or she is eligible to practice in an another state.
A nurse is assessing the urine output of a patient with Parkinson's disease who is on levodopa. Which of the following is a common finding for a patient on this medication?
A) The urine may be brown or black. B) The urine may be blood tinged. C) The urine may be green or blue-green. D) The urine may be orange or orange-red.