Which condition has seen a rise in prevalence secondary to HIV infection and new strains that are resistant to drug therapy?
A. pleurisy
B. bronchitis
C. bacterial pneumonia
D. tuberculosis
Answer: D
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An elderly patient who is about to have open-heart surgery has verbally instructed the nurse that she does not want her life to be extended by a ventilator after the surgery
The patient's advance directive, however, indicates that she would prefer to receive all life-support measures. The nurse suspects that the patient has dementia. Which of the following questions would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask in the assessment stage of ethical decision making? A) What are the ethical issues related to continuing or removing life-support measures for this patient? B) Who should be involved in making the decision regarding life-support measures for this patient? C) Is this patient mentally competent to make decisions about use of life support? D) What educational changes can be made in the ICU to resolve similar ethical challenges related to life support measures in the future?
The patient with a cast on one leg cannot use the sequential compression therapy unit
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What should be considered as potentially infectious when providing care to a newborn of a client who is HIV positive? Select all that apply
1. Feces 2. Urine 3. Blood 4. Soiled linens 5. Feeding bottle