The number one cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers is secondhand smoke.
a. true
b. false
b. false - Radon
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A) Reemphasize the importance of taking clindamycin with food. B) Encourage the patient to temporarily use an over-the-counter antidiarrheal. C) Encourage the patient to increase his fluid intake until the course of treatment is complete. D) Liaise with the patient's care provider to have the drug discontinued.
When calculating the force of impact of a penetrating object, use:
a. the size of the missile and size of the pa-tient. b. the time of the incident and depth of the wound. c. the amount of blood loss and level of consciousness. d. the velocity of the missile and distance from the source.
Which remark by a patient indicates passage from the orientation phase to the working phase of a nurse-patient relationship?
a. "I don't have any problems." b. "It is so difficult for me to talk about my problems." c. "I don't know how talking about things twice a week can help." d. "I want to find a way to deal with my anger without becoming violent."
The nurse on a medical floor is caring for clients diagnosed with AIDS. Which client should be seen first?
1. The client who has flushed, warm skin with tented turgor (Dehydration) 2. The client who states the staff ignores the call light 3. The client whose Vital signs are 99.9, pulse 101, R 26, and BP 110/68 4. The client who is unable to provide a sputum specimen