A surgical nurse is careful to include an assessment question addressing latex allergies for each patient who is admitted to the surgical day care unit
This nurse should be aware that which of the following patients tend to have an increased risk of latex allergies?
A) Patients who have undergone multiple surgeries and medical procedures
B) Patients who have autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
C) Patients who have decreased neutrophil counts
D) Patients who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus
A
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What does the "D" in ABCD represent? A) Diameter of lesion greater than 8mm B) Distance of lesion to an additional lesion C) Diameter of lesion greater than 6mm D) Depth of lesion
A patient is having a blood sample for MB-CPK. The nurse realizes that this test is used to aid in the diagnosis of
a. liver disease c. myocardial infarction b. diabetes d. rheumatoid arthritis
Individuals who practice a passive style of communication
A. Believe their opinions are not as important as those of their colleagues B. Often keep their ideas to themselves C. Speak confidently and clearly D. Both A and B
For a lateral transfer, you should make sure the bed rails are down
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.