The ____________ is the largest human organ
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
skin
Skin, the largest human body organ, protects us from heat, light, injury, and infection, and serves to (1) help regulate body temperature; (2) store water, vitamin D, and fat; (3) help sense pain and other stimuli; and (4) prevent the entry of bacteria.
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1. 2. 3. MRSA 4. 5.
What best explains the lack of prepared, qualified health professionals to care for the aged?
a) a shortage of nursing faculty b) medical programs not including gerontology content c) not enough health professionals choosing gero as a specialty d) the current nursing shortage
A 52-year-old patient is scheduled to undergo ileal conduit surgery. The patient has several appropriate questions. What would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Self-care deficit related to the surgical procedure and creation of an ileal conduit B) Knowledge deficit about the surgical procedure and postoperative care C) Fear and anxiety related to the surgical procedure D) Risk of infection related to the surgical procedure
A nurse is teaching a drug prevention class to a group of high school students. Which of the following drugs is commonly used by opioid abusers "on the streets"?
a. Oxycodone b. Morphine sulfate c. Hydromorphone d. Heroin