The first step in the phases of wound healing is
A) proliferation of growth factors such as collagen.
B) remodeling.
C) vasoconstriction.
D) epithelization.
C
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A male patient is advised to receive HIV antibody testing because of his multiple sexual partners and injectable drug use. What should the nurse inform the patient to ensure understanding?
a. The blood is tested with the highly sensitive test called the Western blot. b. The blood is tested with an ELISA; if positive, it is tested again with an ELISA, followed by a Western blot if the second ELISA is positive. c. A series of HIV tests is performed to confirm if the patient has AIDS. d. If the HIV tests are seronegative, the patient can be assured that he is not infected.
The nurse caring for a Mexican-American patient demonstrates cultural sensitivity by:
a. encouraging consultation of male members of the family regarding health care decisions. b. discouraging consultation of male members of the family regarding health care decisions. c. insisting on providing all personal care required by the patient. d. asking only female family members about health care decisions.
A patient with elevated BUN and creatinine values has been sent to the emergency department by her primary physician for further evaluation
Based upon the physician's orders, the nurse caring for this patient in the emergency department prepares the patient for what commonly used diagnostic test? A) Ultrasound B) X-ray C) Computer tomography D) Nuclear scan
An example of a microorganism that receives nourishment from undigested food in the colon is
A. Streptococcus pneumoniae. B. Candida albicans. C. Clostridium perfringens. D. Escherichia coli.