The school nurse recognizes the presence of macules, papules, vesicles, pustules, and scabs on the child as the particular sign of the communicable disease of _________________
ANS:
varicella (chickenpox)
Varicella has the distinctive sign of showing several types of skin lesions at the same time.
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__________ increases the level of calcium in the blood when there is a decrease in the serum level
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The nurse is caring for an obese client who will be taking orlistat (Xenical) to help her lose weight. Which statement indicates that the client understands teaching about orlistat?
a. "This medication will help speed up my metabolism." b. "I may have loose stools after meals if I eat too much fat." c. "This medication will suppress my appetite so I won't be hungry." d. "This medication will make me feel full after I eat small amounts."
A nurse provides health services for women and children in the community. Which of the fol-lowing provides the provisions to offer these services?
a. Sheppard-Towner Act b. Public Protection of Maternity and Infan-cy program c. Early Periodic Screening and Develop-mental Testing (EPSDT) program d. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program
A patient has just arrived on the unit after a thyroidectomy. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Observe the dressing for bleeding. b. Check the blood pressure and pulse. c. Assess the patient's respiratory effort. d. Support the patient's head with pillows.