Rabies post-exposure immunization is an example of which of the following levels of prevention with regard to infectious disease interventions?
a. Primary prevention
b. Secondary prevention
c. Tertiary prevention
d. Assessment
B
Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and prompt treatment of disease, injury, or dis-ability.
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The nurse identifies characteristics of buffer regulation as including:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The body's buffering system is more acid than base 2. Buffers neutralize excess acids or bases 3. Buffers are the last defense against acid-base balance changes in the body 4. The main buffer pair is sodium bicarbonate and carbonic acid 5. The pH remains within its normal range as long as a ration of 20 parts of bicarbonate to 1 part of carbonic acid
The patient who has long-standing hypothyroidism is at particular risk to develop what additional health problem?
A) Type I diabetes B) Graves' disease C) Coronary artery disease D) Addison's disease
Which of the following would indicate that the parents of a child recovering from surgery to repair a congenital heart defect understand discharge instructions provided by the nurse?
1. The client will need to take antibiotics prior to having dental surgery. 2. The client should be restricted in play and activity for at least 6 months. 3. Fluids should be restricted to maximize lung function. 4. The client should not return to normal activities for at least 2 years.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to have a thyroid panel drawn next week. After confirming with physician, which information is most important for the nurse to include in the patient instructions?
a. Do not take aspirin for 2 days before the test. b. Take an OTC antacid 30 minutes before the test. c. Take the preprocedure diuretic 30 minutes before the test. d. Do not take any multivitamins for 2 days before the test.