An increase in the severity of signs and symptoms of a chronic disease is a/an
A. prognosis.
B. acute exacerbation.
C. etiology.
D. immune response.
Answer: B
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a. Frequent wakening b. Shorter sleeping time at night c. Inability to nap during the day d. Feeling of being less rested after sleeping all night
The nurse on a urology unit is working with a patient who has been diagnosed with oxalate renal calculi. When planning this patient's health education, what nutritional guidelines should the nurse provide?
A) Restrict protein intake as ordered. B) Increase intake of potassium-rich foods. C) Follow a low-calcium diet. D) Encourage intake of food containing oxalates.
A way for qualitative findings to be confirmed or enhanced is through
a. chain of evidence. b. factoring. c. representativeness. d. replication.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who suffered minor burns using a steam cleaner. Which of the following are accurate teaching points for this client?
A) Use ice to cool the area for 10 minutes or until the pain diminishes. B) If blisters occur, puncture the blisters with a sterile needle. C) Cover the burn loosely with sterile gauze. D) Do not use over-the-counter NSAIDs for pain; use only prescribed drugs.