A 17-year-old pregnant cocaine addict who is homeless is considered:
a. At risk
b. A special population
c. A Healthy People 2020 target group
d. A vulnerable individual
D
Vulnerable individuals often have multiple risk factors.
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a. A dead battery in the patient's hearing aid b. Cerumen impaction c. Sinus congestion d. A middle ear infection
What can be caused by lack of thorough cleansing of fecal matter from around a stoma? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fungal infection b. Bacterial infection c. Yeast infection d. Deterioration of the stoma e. Odor
A patient who has been taking a diuretic for the past 2 weeks now experiences all of the following changes. Which change indicates that the diuretic is effective?
a. Weight loss of 7 lb b. Heart rate increased from 72 to 80 beats/min c. Respiratory rate decreased from 20 to 16 breaths/min d. Morning blood glucose decreased from 142 to 110 mg/dL
The respiratory quotient may be decreased by increasing the proportion of energy intake from
a. fat. b. protein. c. carbohydrates. d. fat and carbohydrates.