Patients with leukemia are
A) terminally ill.
B) at high risk of infection.
C) at risk for pressure ulcers.
D) usually on fluid restriction.
B
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A nurse has been introduced to theory as a guide to research and practice. This nurse is prepared at which level of nursing education?
a. Associate degree b. Bachelor's degree c. Master's degree d. Doctoral degree
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1) Secondary syphilis 2) Herpes simplex virus 3) Hyperthyroidism 4) Gonorrhea