A nurse experienced a needle stick injury while administering a subcutaneous heparin injection to an HIV-positive patient. Which of the following aspects of postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) should be implemented in the nurse's treatment?
A) The nurse's current health status and medical history will determine whether PEP is appropriate.
B) The nurse should begin PEP within 7 days of the injury in order to reduce the chance of seroconversion.
C) The nurse should be tested weekly for HIV for the next 12 months.
D) PEP should be initiated within 1 or 2 hours of the time the nurse was exposed.
D
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The first step in stopping verbal abuse is
a. to feel humiliated and not respond. c. to react appropriately in the moment of disruptive behavior. b. to be taken aback and cry. d. to reply back with a firm, cutting response.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is breastfeeding and receiving antibiotics for mastitis. What should be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stop breastfeeding, and switch to bottle feeding. b. Change the infant's feeding position on the breast frequently. c. Wash hands before handling the breast. d. Apply cool packs to the breast to ease pain. e. Wear a bra to support the swollen painful breast. f. NSAIDs may be used to help control pain.
When the body physically needs or is dependent on a substance, the individual is said to be __________ to the substance
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word