Which opportunistic fungal diseases threaten patients with HIV? (Select all that apply.)
a. Aspergillosis
b. Pneumocystis jiroveci
c. Herpes simplex
d. Oral hairy leukoplakia
e. Tuberculosis
A, B
Aspergillosis and P. jiroveci are caused by fungi. Herpes simplex and leukoplakia are caused by viruses. Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria.
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Excessively dry skin can lead to cracks and openings in the integumentary system. Based on this, what is the most applicable nursing diagnosis for a patient with excessively dry skin?
a. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than body requirements b. Deficient fluid volume c. Risk for infection d. Acute pain
Persons with normal age-related sensory changes are likely to have the most difficulty distinguishing which of the following?
a. Spoken pairs of phrases like "she's praised" and "fees raised" b. An orange towel hanging on a beige wall c. "Go" and "to" in lowercase letters in fine print d. Spoken words pairs like "cupful" and "capful"
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse knows she should change the tubing every:
a. 72 hours. b. 48 hours. c. 24 hours. d. 12 hours.
While completing courses for a master's degree in nursing education the nurse has taken electives for gerontology, informatics, and pain management
Using the table below, which certifications should this nurse plan to obtain upon graduation from the program? [Insert Table 24-2 here] 1. Informatics 2. Gerontological 3. Adult Gerontology 4. Adult Gerontology-Acute 5. Adult Gerontology-Primary