Why is it that delta hepatitis can only infect those who already have hepatitis B?
What will be an ideal response?
This small defective virus is unable to produce its own viral coat. Thus, it can reproduce itself only by coating itself with HBsAg produced by HBV so that it is able to form a complete virus particle that is a hybrid of HBsAg and inner delta virus core.
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One of the first assessments that should be performed on this client upon admission is a _____ assessment. a. Physical b. Sociocultural c. Psychosocial d. Psychiatric
The neuroscience nursing unit has developed a set of step-by-step directions of what should occur if a nursing assessment reveals that the patient may be exhibiting clinical manifestations of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Which of the following statements about clinical practice guidelines are accurate? Select all that apply. A) Step-by-step guidelines are usually developed and based primarily on "how it has always been done before." B) The development of evidence-based practice guidelines requires a research review from different studies to develop the most accurate diagnostic method to implement. C) Once developed, practice guidelines only need to be reviewed if a national committee sends out an update on new research. D) When developing a CVA set of step-by-step directions, the nursing unit should ask for assistance from experts in the neuroscience field. The potential users of the guidelines should pilot test it for further feedback. E) A meta-analysis could be utilized to combine evidence from different studies to produce a more accurate diagnostic method.
Which of the following characteristics refers to qualitative nursing research design? Select all that apply
A) The focus is to develop a rich understanding of a phenomenon. B) Researchers strive to eliminate extraneous variables. C) It is critical to maintain constancy of conditions. D) Most studies are retrospective.
A client begins to have a seizure during an assessment. Which action should be initiated first?
1. Monitor the seizure and give appropriate medication. 2. Protect the client from injuring himself. 3. Place protective pads on the bed. 4. Turn the client onto his side.