What is the most likely diagnosis for John, based on his presentation and illness trajectory?
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response: John has the evolving rash of meningococcal disease, which can cause both meningitis and sepsis. John has clearly developed meningococcal septicaemia, which has evolved into septic shock. He does not appear to have developed meningitis. It is the usual case that children develop either meningitis or septicaemia, rather than both.
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a. Anger b. Denial c. Depression d. Bargaining
The gate-control theory of pain was first defined by which of the following persons?
1. Melzak and Wall 2. Watson and Crick 3. McCaffery 4. Kavorkian
A client on an oncology unit has decided to discontinue treatment knowing that his life will be shortened by doing so
A new nurse on the unit is having difficulty with this situation and approaches a seasoned nurse for insight into how to support this particular client. The new nurse is exemplifying: 1. Hope. 2. Humility. 3. Honesty. 4. Patience.
A nurse recognizes the importance of group norms when planning community health education. Which of the following provides the best explanation for why this is important?
a. Allow for creativity and variety among group members b. Influence members' perception of com-munity c. Are helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of the group d. Maintain the group through various sup-ports to members