Around 1900, almost half of the leading causes of death for Americans were communicable diseases. These included all of the following except
1. Diphtheria.
2. Influenza and pneumonia.
3. Cholera.
4. Tuberculosis.
ANS: 3
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The lumbar puncture was successfully completed, and the child tolerated the procedure well. The nurse will perform which of the following interventions to decrease the chance of complications:
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