The nurse is caring for a male client who has been diagnosed with a resistant strain of tuberculosis. The client asks the nurse how long he will have to take medications
The nurse states that because of the strain of tuberculosis involved, he may have to be on medications for up to ___ year(s).
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Clients who develop multidrug-resistant infections may require therapy for as long as 2 years.
Global Rationale: Clients who develop multidrug-resistant infections may require therapy for as long as 2 years.
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The nurse observes a healthcare provider discuss an operative procedure with a client and determines informed consent was achieved
Which information was included in the informed consent process? Select all that apply. A) The provider's disapproval if the surgery is not performed B) The health problem that requires surgery C) The purpose of the surgery D) The expectations of the surgery E) Outcome if surgery is not performed
A new mother asks the nurse what she should look for when the baby starts to teethe. What should the nurse explain to the mother?
A) The child's gum line will be tender. B) The child will have a high temperature. C) The child will not play or eat for 2 days. D) The child will be constipated for 2 days.
A nurse was assigned to work with technology-dependent schoolchildren. What kind of study might the nurse conduct to help determine the needs of these children?
A. A case-control study to compare the children with children who are not technology-dependent B. A cross-sectional study of school-based variables affecting the children C. A descriptive study regarding prevalence among total school population D. An analytic study to determine causes of the children's problems