Which describes a major characteristic of viruses?

A. Extracellular parasites
B. Intracellular parasites
C. Extracellular bacterial in nature
D. Intracellular bacterial in nature


Answer: B

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A prescriber has ordered clonidine (Catapres) for a patient who has hypertension. The nurse teaches the patient about side effects of this drug. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

a. "I should chew sugar-free gum or drink water to reduce dry mouth." b. "I should not drive as long as I am taking this drug." c. "I should stand up slowly when taking this medication." d. "I should stop taking this drug if I feel anxious or depressed."

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When discussing bladder health with a patient, the nurse emphasizes the importance of regular voiding in a timely manner

Which statement(s) indicate(s) that the patient accurately under-stands the underlying rationale for this recommendation? (select all that apply.) a. "Urinating regularly will prevent pro-longed exposure of the bladder wall to harmful wastes." b. "Allowing my bladder to overfill causes the walls to overstretch." c. "A full bladder can cause undue strain on the urinary sphincters." d. "The characteristics of urine can change after being in the bladder for overly ex-tended periods." e. "Pressure from a distended bladder can cause excessive pressure on my colon."

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A nurse is caring for a client with iron overload. Which would the nurse expect to see in the client's medical history? Select all that apply.

A) Alcoholism B) Iron supplementation C) Consuming acidic foods D) Too much meat ingestion E) Too much water ingestion

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