Agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms, such as alcohol and povidone-iodine, are termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
antiseptics
An antiseptic, such as alcohol and povidone-iodine, is an agent that inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
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A client with catatonic schizophrenia is semistuporous, demonstrating little spontaneous movement
and waxy flexibility. The client's self-care activities of daily living have been assessed as severely compromised. An appropriate outcome would be that the client will a. demonstrate increased interest in the environment by the end of week 1. b. perform self-care activities with coaching by the end of week 1. c. gradually assume the initiative in self-care by the end of week 2. d. accept tube feeding without objection by day 2.
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1. A risky practice without evidence of efficacy. 2. A folk remedy. 3. A complementary therapy. 4. An alternative therapy.
The AACN has published a statement describing what they consider essential elements of a doctoral education for advanced practice nursing. Which statements best describe an essential element of a DNP program? (Select all that apply.)
A) An understanding of analytical research for EBP B) Understanding of traditional versus EB techniques C) Interdisciplinary leadership methods D) Advanced technology techniques to enable teaching an interdisciplinary team E) Proven methods for improving the nation's health