In 1990 the CDC assembled the first list of standard case definitions for notifiable diseases. What was the purpose of this venture?
1. Some diseases were underreported and others were overreported.
2. There was no central office to collect data.
3. Some people refused to notify officials when diseases were seen.
4. No one knew who to report to.
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A list was made and revised in 1997. The initial work was done because diseases were overre-ported or underreported.
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A client with an advanced stage laryngeal cancer with widespread metastases is scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning. The nurse realizes that preoperative teaching has been effective when the client states
a. "After the operation, how soon will I know if they got it all?" b. "I will be glad to have this tumor removed so I can breathe better." c. "My family can't wait for this to be over so we can travel to Europe." d. "So what is the cure rate for this kind of cancer?"
The nurse monitors for which acid-base problem in a client who is taking furosemide (Lasix) for hypertension?
a. Acid excess secondary to respiratory acidosis b. Acid deficit secondary to respiratory alkalosis c. Acid excess secondary to metabolic acidosis d. Acid deficit secondary to metabolic alkalosis
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A) Discussing the timing of tapering the medication B) Instructing the patient about relapse prevention C) Determining whether the medication is losing its effect D) Assessing the patient for target symptoms and side effects