Which patient is at greatest risk for developing viral pericarditis?
a. 35-year-old woman with tuberculosis
b. 45-year-old man who has had radiation therapy for lung cancer
c. 30-year-old man with a respiratory infection
d. 50-year-old woman with chest trauma
Answer: c. 30-year-old man with a respiratory infection
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1. delivers 100% oxygen during apneic periods. 2. delivers oxygen per aerosol to dilate the alveoli. 3. activates a burst of pressure if the patient's respiration drops below a preset rate. 4. maintains a continuous pressure in the airway to avoid apnea.
The nurse reads that a patient's reflexes are 3+. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
1. The patient's reflexes are weaker than normal. 2. The patient's reflexes are normal. 3. The patient's reflexes are stronger than normal. 4. The patient's reflexes are hyperactive.
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a. Report the observation to authorities by the child abuse hotline. b. Protect the child without involving herself/himself with the perpetrator. c. Notify staff of the homeless shelter to address the situation. d. Continue to observe the interaction and document findings.
Your client smokes three packs of cigarettes a day, and states that it is unlikely that he or she will have lung cancer. When you assess this client from the perspective of the Health Belief Model, which component is in force?
1. perceived susceptibility 2. perceived severity 3. perceived benefit 4. perceived barrier