What oral fungal infection produces symptoms such as creamy, white intraoral lesions; mucosal tenderness; and painful swallowing in clients who are immunocompromised?
a. cryptosporidium colitis c. oral candidiasis
b. Epstein-Barr virus d. oral hairy leukoplakia
C
Oral candidiasis appears as white plaques on the tongue, gums, or other mucous membranes. It may appear as flat, bright red areas on the hard palate, buccal mucosa, or tongue. Data collection includes: dysphagia, dry mouth, unpleasant taste, tender gums, painful swallowing, and white cheesy lesions, which if wiped away leave erythematous or even bleeding mucosal lesions.
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The term used to describe cultures in which women make decisions about health care and provide the care and discipline to the children is:
a. biological. b. matriarchal. c. cultural. d. patriarchal.
Which of the following do the Millennium Development Goals address? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reduction of child mortality b. Eradication of communicable diseases c. Promotion of gender equality and em-powerment of women d. Achievement of universal health care ac-cess e. Promotion of specialty practice by physi-cians
A nurse has taught the client with a herniated lumbar disk about proper body mechanics and other information about low back care. The nurse determines that the client needs further instruction if the client makes which statement?
A. "I should bend at the knees to pick things up." B. "I need to increase the fiber and fluids in my diet." C. "I can strengthen my back muscles by swimming or walking." D. "I should get out of bed by sitting up straight and swinging my legs over the side of the bed."
You are reviewing the potassium values that were obtained when Mr.D first arrived in the ED. Which serum potassium level would you the most?
a. 3.5 mEq/L b. 2.0 mEq/L c. 5.8 mEq/L d. 6.0 mEq/L