An older patient asks the nurse about taking Echinacea to prevent colds. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "That's fine; it's a very common herb."
b. "Older people should not use herbs."
c. "This herb may not be well produced."
d. "Echinacea has a deleterious effect on immunity."
C
Echinacea is a popular herb many people take to boost the immune system. However, herbs may not be produced consistently or tested thoroughly, so the patient is advised to speak to the pro-vider about adding this herb. It has not been shown to be harmful to the immune system though.
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a. Suspect that an opacity is present in the lens or cornea. b. Check the light source of the ophthalmoscope to verify that it is functioning. c. Consider the red glow a normal reflection of the ophthalmoscope light off the inner retina. d. Continue with the ophthalmoscopic examination, and refer the patient for further evaluation.
An older male patient comes to the clinic with complaints of chills, malaise, myalgia, localized pain, dysuria, nocturia, and urinary retention. The nurse would most likely suspect that the pa-tient has:
a. acute cystitis. b. urinary tract infection. c. pyelonephritis. d. prostatitis.
A man needs to bring a semen specimen in for analysis. Which of the following instructions would you give him?
A) Obtain it immediately after voiding. B) Collect it immediately after coitus. C) Protect it against chilling. D) Dilute it with saline for transport.
When presenting results, it is essential that investigators avoid what? (Select all that apply.)
a. Opinion b. Bias c. Reactionary statements d. Data