Individuals who can transmit a disease but do not show symptoms of the disease are known as
A) immunosuppressed.
B) carriers.
C) incubators.
D) saprophytes.
B
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A) Do not remove the crusting around the pin insertion site. B) Encourage the patient to push up with the elbows when repositioning. C) Encourage the patient to perform ankle and calf muscle exercises once a shift. D) Assess the pin insertion site every 8 hours.
Therapeutic management of the child with acute diarrhea and dehydration usually begins with
a. Clear liquids b. Adsorbents, such as kaolin and pectin c. Oral rehydration solution (ORS) d. Antidiarrheal medications such as paregoric
The nurse is helping the parents and their underweight adolescent collaborate on planning a healthy menu. Of which of the following nutritional requirements of adolescents should the nurse be aware?
A) Teenagers have a need for increased calories, zinc, calcium, and iron for growth. B) Teenage girls who are active require about 1,800 calories per day. C) Teenage boys who are active require between 2,000 and 2,500 calories per day. D) Adolescents require about 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium each day.
The school nurse is discussing testicular self-examination with adolescent boys. Why is this important?
a. Epididymitis is common during adolescence. b. Asymptomatic sexually transmitted diseases may be present. c. Testicular tumors during adolescence are generally malignant. d. Testicular tumors, although usually benign, are common during adolescence.