A(n) ________ expresses the relationship of a part to the whole and is usually written in the form A : B.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
ratio
A ratio expresses the relationship of a part to the whole and is usually written in the form A : B.
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The public health nurse explains to students that diversity is an increasing phenomenon in this country. What facts about this phenomenon does the nurse share with the students? (Select all that apply.)
A. As immigrants acculturate, their unique cultural care needs will diminish. B. By 2050, the minority population in America is estimated to be 50%. C. Hispanics, blacks, and Asians are the historically designated minority groups. D. One in five people in this country will be over the age of 65 by the year 2030. E. Racial differences are rooted in biological factors that explain illness trends.
The nurse is providing care for a 10-year-old girl who has required multiple venipunctures and a CT scan in a single day. The girl has expressed no fear or need for comfort. How should the nurse respond?
A) "Tell me about your day today." B) "Are you doing okay?" C) "Are you feeling okay?" D) "You have done really well today."
Moving an injured patient may ____________________ an injury.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A patient complaining of back pain requests several refills on any prescription since the medication is taken more frequently than prescribed. What should this information suggest to the nurse?
A. The patient is impulsive. B. The patient uses the pain medication to overcome low self-esteem. C. The patient has lost control over the consumption of the pain medication. D. The patient uses the pain medication to fit in with a peer group.