Which clinical situation, in addition to a dry harsh cough, chest pain, and fever, is a hallmark of the prodromal stage of inhalation anthrax?
A. Increasing CNS activity leading to seizures
B. Absence of upper respiratory manifestations
C. Slow, spreading subcutaneous hemorrhage
D. Rapid loss of 10% to 20% of total body weight
B
Unlike many respiratory infections, inhalation anthrax is only a deep infection and does not sti-mulate any of the usual upper respiratory clinical manifestations such as headache, sore throat, or rhinitis.
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a. Telling her that she probably should not visit if it upsets her so much. b. Tell her to avoid talking about the past and focus on the present. c. Ask her if she would like to brush the resident's hair. d. Ask the family to leave at the end of vi-siting hours so that they can rest.
An older adult client who is being treated in the hospital was given a hypnotic medication at bedtime. Which of the following possible consequences would indicate a paradoxical effect of this drug?
A) The client is unable to sleep without medication the following night. B) The client experiences respiratory depression after the drug takes effect. C) The client exhibits restless, uncharacteristic behavior after receiving the drug. D) In the morning, the client is unable to identify his location or the day of the week.
A nurse is providing nursing leadership. Which of the following interventions would most likely be completed?
a. Monitoring the budget for an immuniza-tion program b. Influencing the improvement of the health of clients c. Coordinating an interdisciplinary team d. Using resources when providing clinical services
The nurse who respects the patient's right to refuse treatment is following which bioethical principle?
a. Justice b. Beneficence c. Autonomy d. Fidelity