________________ is the threat to touch without permission
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Assault
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A) Thoracentesis for all patients B) Diuretics and positive inotropes C) Low-fat high-carbohydrate diet D) Oxygen therapy assessed by arterial blood gases
Bactericidal agents do not prevent compounds fight infection and destroy microorganisms by inhibiting what?
A) Protein synthesis B) Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication C) Cell wall synthesis D) Leukocytes
A patient returning to the outpatient office 6 weeks after an above the knee amputation (AKA) reports symptoms of phantom pain. To reduce the discomfort, the nurse correctly instructs the patient to:
A) Apply hot compresses to the area of the amputation B) Avoid rehabilitation exercises until the pain subsides C) Comfortably increase his level of activity D) Assess for a pulse in the extremity of the amputation every 4 to 6 hours
When should the preparation for the termination phase of the nurse-patient relationship begin?
a. In the orientation phase b. During the working phase c. As part of the termination phase d. Right before termination