The nurse, assessing an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) for an infant with gastroenteritis, recognizes that this confirms the _______________ process that is part of this disease

ANS:


inflammatory

The ESR elevates in the presence of an inflammatory response.

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The nurse determines that it is necessary to implement airborne precautions for children with which of the following infections?

A) Measles B) Streptococcus group A C) Rubella D) Scarlet fever

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A psychiatric nurse is participating in a research study that is examining the effectiveness of a new psychotropic medication

Neither the nurse nor the clients know whether or not a given dose of the medication is the experimental medication or a placebo. This is an example of which type of study? a. blinded clinical trial b. cohort study c. quasi-experimental d. double-blinded trial

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The nurse is aware that breastfed babies are put to the breast on the delivery table, but bottle-fed babies do not begin their feeding until they are about

a. 2 hours old b. 4 hours old c. 6 hours old d. 8 hours old

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To look professional at work:

a. Follow the agency's dress code b. Wear your favorite clothes c. Keep your nails polished d. Wear shoes that are in style

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