A patient is diagnosed with an ear infection and has been prescribed antibiotics. Which level of intervention has the patient received?

A. Primary
B. Acute
C. Tertiary
D. Secondary


Answer: D

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Which intervention would be a priority in the treatment of a patient with Wernicke's encephalopathy from chronic alcohol abuse?

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The nurse is interviewing a woman in the clinic who thinks she might be pregnant. Which are presumptive signs of pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)

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