The proportion of persons with an observation characteristic of a disease who have the disease is known as _____ value.
A. sensitivity positive specific
B. negative specific
C. positive predictive
D. negative predictive
C. positive predictive
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A) possible drug toxicity. B) decreased therapeutic effects. C) altered drug absorption. D) increased drug metabolism.
A physician needs to insert a vaginal speculum into a patient for a vaginal examination. In what position should the nurse place the patient?
a. Sims b. Prone c. Lithotomy d. Dorsal recumbent
A patient with anemia is at risk for developing pressure ulcers as a result of which of the following?
a. Increased sedation b. Edematous tissues c. Reduced tensile strength d. Diminished oxygen to the tissues
Which is true regarding the basis for a diagnosis of SUD?
A. It is not based on a single incident of abuse or intoxication B. The term "substance use disorder" represents a continuum of severity of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological problems associated with misuse of a substance C. It is based on a problematic pattern of behaviors related to the substance D. all of above