A male patient's prostate-specific antigen level was 2 ng/mL; however, the patient was diagnosed with prostate cancer. What additional laboratory test was done to determine this diagnosis?
A. Acid phosphatase
B. Bilirubin
C. Calcium
D. Albumin
Answer: A
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The doctor orders 2.5 L of D5W to be infused at 150 mL/hr. The infusion time will be _______________
a. 10 hr b. 16 hr and 40 min c. 17 hr d. 12 hr and 30 min
Which of the following statements explains why models of health promotion and illness prevention are useful when planning health care? Select all that apply
A) They help health care providers understand health-related behaviors. B) They are useful for adapting care to people from diverse backgrounds. C) They help overcome barriers related to increased number of people without health care. D) They overcome barriers to care for the predicted downward trend in minority populations. E) They overcome barriers to care for low-income and rural populations.
A mother brings in her 4-year-old daughter to be evaluated for a rash all over her torso. The mother states that the 4 year old was recently around her grandmother, who is presently recovering from shingles
The mother is now concerned that the child has contracted shingles. Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse to the mother? 1. "It is possible that she has contracted shingles from her grandmother.". 2. "She has contracted chickenpox since both diseases are from the same virus.". 3. "She can only get shingles from someone who has chickenpox.". 4. "This rash does follow the normal pattern along a dermatome or particular nerve fiber.".
A client is manifesting behaviors that are consistent with a negative self-concept. The nurse that is working with him has observed that the client maintains:
1. Frequent eye contact 2. Independence in self-care 3. A passive personal attitude 4. An interest in the surroundings