A nurse reads in a patient's history that the patient has experienced otalgia. How should the nurse interpret this term?
a. Difficulty hearing
b. Buildup of cerumen
c. Ear pain
d. Ringing in the ears
C
Otic- is the root word for ear, and -algia is the root term for pain of any type.
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1. "I should get a physical every year so I can stay healthy." 2. "I know that choosing to eat healthy or not will affect my health now and later on." 3. "I know if I go for walks on a regular basis, I am less likely to have a health problem." 4. "I understand if I continue to go to church and spend time with friends, I will feel less lonely." 5. "I understand if I stop drinking alcohol, I will decrease my chance of liver disease and other health issues."
Select the results (in italics) that are normal in a urinalysis
A. pH 6 B. Specific gravity 1.015 C. Protein small D. Sugar negative E. Nitrate small F. Leukocyte esterase positiveG. Bilirubin negative
The nurse is caring for a Mexican client receiving hospice care. Which does the nurse expect to facilitate for the family when the client dies?
1. Cutting off the client's hair 2. Cremation of the remains 3. Communion and confession 4. Prayers offered by a minister
Identify the vaccine that is given to students prior to living in college dormitories
1. Influenza 2. Meningococcal vaccine 3. HPV 4. MMR