Vector-borne transmission of disease occurs when
A) the hands come into contact with a fomite.
B) food or medication is contaminated.
C) disease is spread by an insect or rodent.
D) an infectious agent is inhaled through the air.
C
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A) Nasogastric tube B) Nasoduodenal tube C) Gastrostomy tube D) Total parenteral nutrition
An oncology nurse is aware that which of the following individuals is at the greatest risk for the development of Hodgkin's disease?
A) The spouse of a patient with Hodgkin's disease B) A patient with a liver transplant on immunosuppressive therapy C) A patient with heart failure on diuretic therapy D) A patient who works on a fishing boat
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a. decreasing blood viscosity. b. loss of elasticity in vessel walls. c. atherosclerotic vessels. d. sedentary practices. e. weakened leg muscles.
A patient must prevent pregnancy while receiving chemotherapy that could harm a fetus. About which type of birth control should the nurse anticipate teaching the patient?
a. Condom b. Depot medication c. Oral contraceptive d. Diaphragm with spermicide