The incidence of tuberculosis in the United States is on the increase largely due to:
a. Inadequate housing
b. An increasing number of immigrant populations
c. Lapsed inoculations
d. Inadequate health care
B
The increased incidence of tuberculosis in the United States is related to emigration, HIV infections, and the appearance of resistant strains of the disease.
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Which of the following behaviors would be applicable to a nursing diagnosis of risk for injury in a client who is in labor?
a. Length of second-stage labor is 2 hours. b. Client has received an epidural for pain control during the labor process. c. Client is using breathing techniques during contractions to maximize pain relief. d. Client is receiving parenteral fluids during the course of labor to maintain hydration.
A client is prescribed to receive potassium chloride 60 mEq PO now. The medication available is 20 mEq/15 mL. How many mL of the medication should the nurse provide the client?
1. 15 2. 30 3. 45 4. 60
Which parental statements regarding precipitating factors for sickle-cell disease indicate correct understanding of the discharge information presented by the nurse? Select all that apply
1. "My child should avoid regular exercise." 2. "We should provide acetaminophen or ibuprofen to treat fever." 3. "Our child needs to drink lots of fluid to avoid dehydration when playing sports." 4. "High altitudes can cause exacerbation and should be avoided." 5. "Fluid restriction is necessary to avoid exacerbations from occurring."
When palpating the child's cervical lymph nodes, the nurse notes that they are tender, enlarged, and warm. The best explanation for this is:
a. Some form of cancer. b. Local scalp infection common in children. c. Infection or inflammation distal to the site. d. Infection or inflammation close to the site.