Pediculosis capitis is a sign of:
a. malnutrition.
b. excoriation.
c. poor personal hygiene.
d. infestation.
d
Pediculosis capitis, or head lice, can occur in anyone.
They are spread from person to person on bedclothes, combs
and brushes. They can live equally in clean or dirty hair.
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A) Tzanck smear B) Skin biopsy C) Patch testing D) Skin scrapings
The nurse is teaching a patient to self-administer insulin. The patient is 5 feet tall and weighs 197 pounds. Which of the following does the nurse include in patient teaching?
a. Insert the needle into abdominal tissue at a 90-degree angle. b. Include an air space when drawing up the prescribed dose. c. Aspirate before injecting to ensure that the needle is not in a vessel. d. Instruct the patient to use an insulin sy-ringe with a 1-inch needle.
A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is experiencing pneumonia. The nurse applies oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. When the nurse leaves the room, a family member increases the oxygen to 5 L
Which complication may occur? 1. Angina 2. Apnea 3. Metabolic acidosis 4. Respiratory alkalosis
K.D. is responding well to treatment for PJP and plans are being made for discharge. His ART regimen
is restarted and he will soon begin radiation treatments for the KS. He will receive follow-up care at the outpatient clinic. What will be an ideal response?