A client who had visited a smallpox-affected community 14 days ago has developed fever but no rash. Should the nurse consider the client at risk for smallpox?
A) No, smallpox rash develops within 7 days.
B) No, in smallpox, rash develops before fever.
C) Yes, fever and rash may follow 14 asymptomatic days.
D) No, fever and rash develop immediately on exposure.
C
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A) Intravenous B) Intramuscular C) Subcutaneous D) Intradermal
During a routine well-child visit, the mother of a preadolescent patient asks the nurse to explain signs of sexual abuse
The mother is concerned because an older male neighbor has been making comments and overtly admiring the child when playing outdoors. What information should the nurse provide to the mother? (Select all that apply.) A) Child reports abdominal pain. B) Child has a change in school performance. C) Child demonstrates anxiety or trouble sleeping. D) Child does not want to be left alone with a certain adult. E) Child spends a great deal of time with peer-group friends.
During a chest assessment, you note the patient's voice quality while auscultating the lung fields. The voice sound is intensified, the voice has a nasal quality, and the e's sound like a's. This is indicative of:
a. lung consolidation. b. emphysema. c. bronchial obstruction. d. asthma.
The nurse is educating the client about liquid potassium supplementation following discharge from the hospital. Which of the following comments by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will drink the mix through a straw." b. "I will mix the liquid in 4 ounces of juice." c. "I will mix the powder in at least 12 ounces of water." d. "I will suck on ice chips for several minutes before I take the medication."