Diseases caused by the direct or indirect spread of pathogens from one person to another are termed ________ diseases.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
infectious
Infectious diseases are diseases that are caused by the direct or indirect spread of pathogens from one person to another.
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A) 1 week prior to the onset of symptoms B) During the second week of illness C) 1 week after the symptoms related to the illness subside D) For 3 months after the onset of symptoms
Nurses should promote activities that reduce patients' risk of cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following is the most helpful activity to promote for reducing that risk?
A) Maintaining physical activity B) Managing hypertension C) Maintaining adequate hydration D) Getting sufficient nutrition
An HIV-positive patient is not adhering to the prescribed medication therapy. Which action by the nurse would be most effective at improving patient compliance and the long-term treatment of the disease process?
1. Confront the patient about the noncompliant behavior. 2. Talk with the patient about not adhering to the medication schedule. 3. Remind the patient that not following the recommended regimen may result in earlier death. 4. Warn the patient that if the treatment plan is not followed, reimbursement for services is not assured.
What are the endocrine cells of the pancreas that secrete glucagon??
a. cortical cells
b. alpha cells
c. beta cells
d. delta cells
e. medullar cells