You obtain a stool specimen for ova and parasites. It would be important for you to
A) keep this refrigerated.
B) add alcohol to prevent odor.
C) see that it arrives at the laboratory promptly.
D) discard it if it is not yellow to green.
C
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What is the family pattern in which the adult members function as equals?
a. Autocratic family pattern b. Patriarchal family pattern c. Matriarchal family pattern d. Democratic family pattern
The nurse has taken shift report on her patients and has been told that one patient has an ocular condition that has primarily affected the rods in his eyes. Considering this information, what should the nurse do while caring for the patient?
A) Ensure adequate lighting in the patient's room. B) Provide a dimly lit room to aid vision by limiting contrast. C) Carefully point out color differences for the patient. D) Carefully point out fine details for the patient.
The nurse is examining a pregnant client and notes the cervix is soft in texture and nontender. The nurse would correctly document which of the following conditions in this situation?
1. Nabothian cyst 2. Chadwick's sign 3. Hegar's sign 4. Goodell's sign
Karen, a 26-year-old woman, has come for preconception counseling and asks about caring for her cat as she has heard that she "should not touch the cat during pregnancy." The clinic nurse's best response is:
a. It is best if someone other than you changes the cat's litter pan during pregnancy so that you have no risk of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy. b. It is important to have someone else change the litter pan during pregnancy and also avoid consuming raw vegetables. c. Have you had any "flu-like" symptoms since you got your cat? If so, you may have already had toxoplasmosis and there is nothing to worry about. d. Toxoplasmosis is a concern during pregnancy, so it is important to have someone else change the cat's litter pan and also to avoid consuming uncooked meat.