Which of the following is a common bacterial infection?
a. measles c. common cold
b. urinary tract infection d. chickenpox
B
Common bacterial infections include diarrhea, pneumonia, sinusitis, urinary tract infections, cellulitis, meningitis, gonorrhea, otitis media, and impetigo. Common viral infections include influenza, measles, common cold, chickenpox, hepatitis B, genital herpes, and HIV.
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A patient will begin taking sildenafil (Viagra) for penile erectile dysfunction (ED). What is the nurse's priority teaching point about this drug?
A) He will have an erection exactly 1 hour after taking the drug. B) The drug should not be taken with a penile implant or any anatomic penile obstruction. C) Avoid drinking grapefruit juice for 2 days before and after taking the drug. D) It is important to know the cause of ED because sildenafil does not treat all causes.
The nurse assesses a 77-year-old client. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse associate with the development of cataracts?
A) The client has eye pain that is described as "a constant dull ache.". B) The client states "I often sees double, especially early in the morning.". C) The client's most recent eye exam indicated increased intraocular pressure. D) The client states "my vision is becoming more and more blurry.".
The first step in the ethical decision-making process is:
a. implementing the strategy. c. evaluating outcomes of an action. b. gathering data. d. articulating the problem.
Which of the following patients will have an increased metabolic rate and require nutritional interventions?
A) a healthy young adult who works in an office B) a retired person living in a temperate climate C) a person with a serious infection and fever D) an older, sedentary adult with painful joints