A patient with possible viral hepatitis reports recent intake of raw shellfish. Which type of hepatitis should the nurse consider the patient is experiencing?
a. Hepatitis A virus
b. Hepatitis B virus
c. Hepatitis C virus
d. Hepatitis D virus
ANS: A
Hepatitis A is spread by oral–fecal contamination of water, shellfish, eating utensils, or equipment. B. C. D. These types of hepatitis are spread through blood and body fluids.
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a. This is correct information. b. Nutrient deficiency is the best indicator of malnutrition. c. A lot of research about malnutrition is being conducted. d. Malnutrition can be an excess or deficiency of nutrients.
A 68-year-old trauma victim is in your medical unit recovering from a surgery she had 3 days ago to put stabilizing rods in both fractured femurs. With one exception, all these signs and symptoms will alert you to the fact that she is possibly developing fat embolism syndrome (FES).
A. Fever and purulent drainage from the surgical sites B. Altered mental status and restlessness C. Petechiae located on the arms and upper chest D. Shortness of breath
A patient has a strong family history of nonpolyposis colorectal cancer. What is the best advice the nurse can give to the patient?
A. Have regular colonoscopies; if one is abnormal, then predispositional genetic testing is indicated. B. Have predispositional genetic testing done to detect the presence of colorectal cancer so that treatment can be initiated as early as possible. C. Have predispositional genetic testing done to detect the presence of the genetic disorder even though the patient may never develop cancer. D. Teach the patient the symptoms of colon cancer and suggest a high-fiber diet to prevent cancer.
A patient requiring oxygen therapy is being discharged home. At which flow rate should the nurse instruct the patient to keep the oxygen level?
a. 1 liter b. 2 to 6 liters c. 8 liters d. 10 liters