One way in which prion diseases are believed to be contracted is
A. via the airborne method.
B. by touching environmental surfaces.
C. inhalation of infected droplets.
D. through ingestion of meat.
Answer: D
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She states, "I'm pretty tired. And with this pain, I haven't been drinking and eating like I should. The medication helps a bit but not much. My mom has been helping with the baby." Her incision is clean, dry, and intact. Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse identify as the priority for this client? A) Impaired skin integrity related to cesarean birth incision B) Fatigue related to effects of surgery and caretaking activities C) Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements, related to poor fluid and food intake D) Acute pain related to incision and cesarean birth
During assessment of a patient with
osteoarthritis pain, the nurse knows that which condition is a contraindication to the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)? a. Renal disease b. Diabetes mellitus c. Headaches d. Rheumatoid arthritis
The nurse is conducting a health history assessment for an older adult patient. Which patient statement would cause the nurse to suspect abuse?
1) "I feel very safe in my children's home. They take good care of me." 2) "I have been experiencing dizzy spells. My son is afraid that I will fall." 3) "I see a new doctor every couple of months. My daughter always wants me to switch." 4) "My son puts all my medications for the day in a divider. He wants to be sure that I don't take too many."
The research method based on documentation of sources used to retroactively study events or people is
a. ethnography. b. phenomenology. c. historical. d. grounded theory