A medical term that means pus in the chest is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
pyothorax
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A newborn has been lethargic, is not nursing well, and is basically looking ill. Following lab tests, it has been found that the newborn has IgM present in his blood. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
A) All newborns have IgM in their blood so this is a normal finding. B) IgM in the blood means the infant may be allergic to breast milk. C) The presence of IgM suggests the infant has a current infection. D) IgM is usually only found in saliva so the specimen must be contaminated.
Antidepressant medications are used primarily to treat _______.
a. central nervous system function b. various types of depression c. bipolar disorders d. anxiety disorders, neurosis, some psychosomatic disorders, and insomnia
The medical record is a written transcript of information about a patient and his or her health care. Explain the importance of protecting this information
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following factors has most significantly decreased lung cancer rates in men in recent years?
A) Elimination of chloromethyl in the production of plastics B) Decreased rates of smoking C) Less asbestos used in industry D) Better control of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease