Mastitis is an inflammation of the __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: Breast
Mastitis is an inflammation or infection of the breast. This can occur when bacteria enter the breast through cracks around the nipple area.
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A) Place distal tip to nose, then ear tip and end of xiphoid process. B) Instruct the patient to lie prone and measure tip of nose to umbilical area. C) Insert the tube into nose until tube fills with secretions. D) Obtain an order from the physician for the number of inches to insert the tube.
A client with Bell's palsy tells the nurse that s/he is very depressed about having the disease. The most informative response from the nurse would be
a. "Bell's palsy can be treated successfully with medication." b. "I understand how you feel; it is difficult to live with a chronic disease." c. "Surgery has been very successful in improving the problem." d. "The symptoms are likely to disappear or get better within a few weeks."
Which of the following would a nurse identify as a trace mineral?
1. Calcium 2. Potassium 3. Sulfur 4. Fluoride