A patient with complaints of diarrhea is seen. Which of the following should be included on the differential diagnosis list for a patient with diarrhea?

a. Gastroenteritis c. Lactase deficiency
b. Inflammatory bowel disease d. All of the above


D

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A person is seen wandering the streets and talking in an animated way to people who are not there. From what disorder do you suspect the person is suffering?

A) Confusion B) Delusions C) Psychosis D) Depression

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A non-Spanish-speaking nurse is working with a seven-year-old client who is able to speak English but whose family speaks only Spanish. The nurse needs to give discharge instructions regarding the client's oral antibiotics

There are no Spanish-speaking interpreters available presently, but one will be able to come in about one hour. The nurse's most appropriate intervention would be: 1. To give the discharge instructions to the parents, with the child acting as interpreter. 2. To give the discharge instructions to the child. 3. To obtain an English/Spanish translation book and use this to aid in giving discharge instructions to the parents. 4. To have the parents wait until an interpreter can be found to translate the discharge instructions.

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The nurse is caring for a patient taking Bromocriptine (Cycloset). What is an advantage of this medication?

A) Reduces risk of heart attack or stroke B) Has no adverse effects C) Is taken four times a day D) Long-term studies needed

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An employee who is blind is able to bring a service animal to work because of the provisions included in which legislation?

a. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 b. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 c. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1975 d. The Developmental Disabilities Act and Bill of Rights Act of 2000

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