A 4-year-old has Gilles de la Tourette syndrome. A unique manifestation of this syndrome is
A) obscenity shouting.
B) running wildly in circles.
C) mutism.
D) easily broken bones.
A
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a. The principal threat from tuberculosis is its highly contagious nature. b. The tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) test is a conclusive test for TB. c. Antimicrobial drugs have made tuberculosis a thing of the past. d. Older persons, particularly those in nursing homes, are at risk for tuberculosis.
The exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen that takes place at the alveolar level is termed:
a. tachypnea. b. internal respiration. c. external respiration. d. bradypnea.
Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse perform when a client with endemic goiter has respiratory distress?
A) Avoid physical exertion. B) Provide proper air circulation in the room. C) Provide a diet high in iodine. D) Elevate the head of the bed.
A client asks the nurse how epoetin alfa (Procrit) is related to their chemotherapy. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. "This prescription is administered to enhance the effectiveness of the chemotherapy." B. "This prescription helps to counteract the nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy." C. "This prescription will stimulate the immune system to help kill the cancer cells." D. "This prescription will help prevent anemia that can be caused by your chemotherapy."