When the nurse arrives on the scene of a fire, the first thing to do for a burn victim is to:
a. apply dressings.
b. cover with a blanket.
c. cool the burn immediately.
d. apply topical ointment.
C
The burn should be cooled immediately to stop the burning process.
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a. limiting interaction with the patient due to antisocial behaviors exhibited by the suicidal attempt. b. ignoring the patient's need to talk about the incident. c. validating the patient's worth and self-esteem. d. discontinuing any psychotropic medications.
The client is going home on a high-protein diet. What would be the best dessert for someone who needs to increase his or her intake of protein?
A) Gelatin B) Pudding C) Cherry pie D) Sherbet
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a. Fatigue b. Muscle injury c. Sensory disorientation d. Orthostatic hypotension
MC A six-point program intended to facilitate creation of health care services that better meet the health promotion needs of men is called HEALTH. The T in this acronym stands for
A. Typical. B. Transfer. C. Tailor. D. Temperature.