The nurse uses a diagram showing how the wood tick acts as a(n) ______________ in the transmission of Lyme disease
ANS:
vector
A vector is an insect or animal that carries a communicable disease.
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During team rounds, a member states, "Ms. Jones has a positive tuberculin skin test and is scheduled for sputum cultures."
The nurse notices that the antibiotic infusing has the wrong patient name and the patient is allergic to this particular medication. The nurse tells the team, "I need some clarity" to alert the team: a. that they have breached patient confidentiality. b. the patient is not aware of the diagnosis of tuberculosis. c. that the patient is contagious. d. that there is a safety concern.
A nurse cares for a postmenopausal client who has had two episodes of bacterial urethritis in the last 6 months. The client asks, "I never have urinary tract infections. Why is this happening now?" How should the nurse respond?
a. "Your immune system becomes less effective as you age." b. "Low estrogen levels can make the tissue more susceptible to infection." c. "You should be more careful with your personal hygiene in this area." d. "It is likely that you have an untreated sexually transmitted disease."
A teenager is taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for treatment of severe acne. The nurse has completed medication education with her mother, and evaluates additional learning is required when the mother makes which statement?
1. "We can expect that her skin will be less oily." 2. "She needs to be on a reliable method of birth control now." 3. "At least I do not need to worry about her self-concept now." 4. "I will pay particular attention to her mood now."
Treatment for a child with cystic fibrosis with gastrointestinal symptoms may include:
1. Pancreatic enzymes. 2. Fat-soluble vitamins. 3. No immunizations. 4. 1 and 2.