An abnormal or unwanted substance is:
a. An antibody
b. An antigen
c. Immunity
d. Hormones
B
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The theory that cites poverty, unemployment, and crime as the sources of violence is known as the ____ theory
1. feminist 2. sociological 3. anthropological 4. psychiatric/mental illness
Pilot studies are done for which reason?
a. Conceptualize the project b. Develop and refining a planned study c. Generalize findings to a population d. Identify gaps in knowledge
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who has AIDS and is severely immune compromised. Which interventions are used to help prevent infection in this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use sterile gloves and gowns whenever the nursing staff is in contact with the client. b. Provide an incentive spirometer to en-courage coughing and deep breathing by the client. c. Keep a blood pressure cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope in the client's room for his or her use only. d. Use N95 respirators (all nursing staff) when in the client's room. e. Request that the family take home the fresh flowers that are at the client's bed-side. f. Assist the client with meticulous oral care after meals and at bedtime.
The nurse is assessing a homeless patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which resource will facilitate a healthy diet for this patient?
1) A contact person at the public health department 2) A list of shelters in the area 3) A list of soup kitchens in the area 4) A contact person at the local YMCA