A client is seen in the emergency room of a suburban hospital for a broken leg. He called his physician on the weekend to find out what he should do after his injury. The doctor directed him to the emergency room
where an orthopedic surgeon was consulted and performed surgery to place a pin in the leg. What kind of care was provided to this patient when care was transferred from the emergency-room physician to the orthopedic surgeon?
A) Primary care
B) Tertiary care
C) Secondary care
D) Quarternary care
C
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A client takes a corticosteroid for control of a chronic health problem. Which nutrient is most affected by this medication?
a. Iron b. Calcium c. Potassium d. Vitamin A
A 12-month-old infant has been diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT). Which assessment findings does the nurse expect to be documented with this infant? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fear of strangers b. Minimal smiling c. Avoidance of eye contact d. Meeting developmental milestones e. Wide-eyed gaze and continual scan of the environment
Nurses give vaccinations to help increase host resistance to other diseases. Among the vaccines commonly administered are
A. Pneumonia B. Influenza C. Smallpox D. Both 1 and 2
Which of the following interventions most closely aligns with the practices of health promotion?
A) Leading a flexibility and mobility class among older adults B) Providing presurgical teaching to an older adult prior to hip replacement C) Administering an anti-inflammatory and analgesics to an older adult with osteoarthritis D) Teaching an older adult how to administer her inhaled bronchodilators independently