Exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses can occur through body fluids
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Severe shock results when the client has lost more than what percentage of the circulating blood volume?
a. less than 20% c. 5% b. between 20 and 40% d. more than 40%
A patient who had a bladder repair following an injury from an automobile accident complains of pain. Which action would be considered an independent nursing intervention that does not re-quire a physician's order?
a. Give an analgesic medication. b. Apply a cold compress to the surgical site. c. Give a muscle relaxant. d. Irrigate the drainage tube.
When should the nurse expect breastfeeding-associated jaundice to first appear in a normal infant?
a. 2 to 12 hours b. 12 to 24 hours c. 2 to 4 days d. After the fifth day
Pharmacogenetics is a relatively new area within pharmacology. Which statement best describes the potential of this new area?
1. To customize drugs and prevent idiosyncratic responses 2. To reduce the overall number of drugs and their associated adverse effects 3. To reduce medication errors and provide optimal drug choices 4. To provide cost-effective pharmacotherapy and higher drug efficacy