Signs of infection include all of the follow ing except
a. fever
b. redness and swelling of a body part
c. headache
d. discharge or drainage
c. headache
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a. IgM b. IgG c. IgE d. IgA
The nurse explains that a photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a very brief surgery that corrects myopia by:
a. using a laser to remove a thin layer of the cornea. b. using a laser to reshape the cornea, then replace the outer layer. c. making tiny cuts in the cornea to flatten it. d. using a laser to reshape the fundus.
Using the NICHD terminology, tachysystole is defined as
A. More than 5 contractions in 10 minutes averaged over a 20-minute period B. More than 5 contractions in 15 minutes averaged over a 30-minute period C. More than 5 contractions in 10 minutes averaged over a 30-minute period
Which nursing intervention is most important when caring for a client receiving the antimetabolite cytosine arabinoside (Arc-C) for chemotherapy?
A) Hydrate the client with IV fluids before and after infusion. B) Assess the client for numbness and tingling of extremities. C) Inspect the client's oral mucosa for ulcerations. D) Monitor the client's urine pH for increased acidity.