The process of destroying all microorganisms, including spores, is known as sterilization
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a. Opacity of the lens b. A yellow-white reflex on the pupil c. A dark-red spot in front of the iris d. Inflamed mucous membranes of the eyelids
A child, aged 11 years, stays home from school to care for his siblings while his mother works, because the family cannot afford a babysitter
The home is cluttered and dirty when the community mental health nurse visits to investigate the child's school absences. When the parents arrive home from work, the child's father behaves angrily. He orders his wife and son about. He finds fault with the son, asking him twice, "Why are you such a stupid kid?" The wife tells the nurse she has difficulty disciplining the children and gets frustrated easily. The nurse desires to build some trust and continue to gather assessment data. The remark or question that would interfere with the nurse's goals is: a. "Tell me what happens when the children misbehave.". b. "When your baby cries, how do you get him to stop?" c. "Caring for three young children must be difficult.". d. "Do you or your husband ever beat the children?"
The nurse is working in the emergency department interacting with clients of various disease processes and injuries. When completing a head-to-toe assessment, which standard assessment technique is most important?
A) Complete the assessment in a structured format. B) Instruct the client on what you will be doing. C) Maintain standard precautions throughout the exam. D) Ask permission to complete an assessment.
A client has esophageal cancer. Which intervention by the nurse takes priority?
a. Maintaining nutritional intake b. Allowing grieving c. Preventing aspiration d. Managing pain relief