Negative results on the examination of sputum smears do not always indicate the absence of disease
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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a. Discuss with police officers what is known and what needs to be known to close the case b. Initiate the proper collection, preservation, and chain of custody of evidence with appropriate documentation c. Serve as chaperone while the physician completes the physical examination d. Be empathetic and supportive to the victim
Dashboards and balanced scorecards can be used to identify four perspectives of an organization. Which of the following are some of these perspectives? Select all that apply
a. customer satisfaction c. finances b. staff satisfaction d. learning and growth
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a. "All patients on this unit have orders for strict intake and output measurements." b. "Intake and output measurements are important indicators of how well your kidneys are functioning." c. "A side effect of this drug can be blockage of urine flow through the kidneys and decreased urine output." d. "Sometimes this drug can cause the kidneys to make extra urine resulting in increased urine output and dehydration."
The nurse assessing the voice sounds of a client notes that the sounds are louder over the right lower lung lobe. Which should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
A. Pleural effusion. B. Atelectasis. C. Lobar pneumonia. D. Asthma.