An autopsy would most likely be performed in all of the following cases EXCEPT
a. death from a known communicable disease
b. death due to a known cause
c. death of a person in which worker's compensation will be involved
d. death of a person in which there were no witnesses
B
An autopsy is performed to determine the cause of death. Autopsy results are used in cases of suspicious death or the presence of communicable disease. The cause of death also has implications regarding payment from insurance policies and worker's compensation.
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a. Are sent to nursing homes as soon as they become infirm or unable to contribute to family life b. Are cared for at home by their family c. Are placed in a nursing home only if they do not have family members to care for them d. Both B and C
The nurse is preparing to perform a complete health assessment on a client. Which of the following activities should the nurse perform just prior to this examination? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Put on nonsterile gloves. 2. Provide an opportunity for the client to void. 3. Wash hands in the presence of the client. 4. Turn on soft music to relax the client. 5. Lower the lights in the room to prevent glare.
When teaching new parents about the sensory capabilities of their newborn, which sense would the nurse identify as being the least mature?
A) Hearing B) Touch C) Taste D) Vision
Find the flow rate for manual regulation: ________. (Round to the nearest whole number)Ordered: 1,800 mL RL q12h using tubing calibrated to 15 gtt/mLÂ
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).