A productive cough produces:
a. Sputum
b. Cyanosis
c. Chest pain
d. Shortness of breath
A
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A) Use of computerized records by the hospital B) Health Information Privacy and Portability Act (HIPPA) C) Lack of knowledge about literature searches D) Strong collaborative relationships in the work setting
During the collection of a 24-hour urine, how should the specimen be treated?
a. kept at room temperature for 24 hours b. kept on ice or refrigerated during collection c. saved until at least 1,000 mL have been obtained d. strained at the conclusion of 24 hours
The nurse is administering a crushed tablet to an 18-month-old infant. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for this intervention?
A) Mix the crushed tablet with a small amount of applesauce. B) Place the crushed tablet in the infant's formula. C) Mix the crushed tablet with the infant's cereal. D) Crushed tablets should only be mixed with water.
A patient states, "I feel detached and weird all the time. It is as though I am looking at life through a cloudy window. Everything seems unreal. It really messes up things at work and school." This scenario is most suggestive of which health problem?
a. Acute stress disorder b. Dissociative amnesia c. Depersonalization disorder d. Disinhibited social engagement disorder