A patient is suing a nurse for malpractice. What is the term for the person bringing the suit?
A. Plaintiff
B. Defendant
C. Litigator
D. Witness
Ans: A. Plaintiff
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A) The medications increase urine output related to ifosfamide. B) The medications decrease viral load related to ifosfamide. C) The medications increase white blood cells related to ifosfamide. D) The medication combines with the metabolite of ifosfamide.
The technique the nurse should use to change a postoperative dressing is:
1. enteric isolation. 2. aseptic technique. 3. clean technique. 4. respiratory isolation.
A good dietary source of chromium is
a. pasta. b. grapes. c. oatmeal. d. cauliflower.
A patient follows the teachings of Christian Science and will not take any medications, but for which health problem will medications be used by members of this religion?
1. Immunizations to comply with civil law 2. Chemotherapy to treat cancer 3. Antibiotics 4. Narcotics for pain relief