A nurse wants to find information about environmental threats that are present in the community. Which of the following would be the best source of data for the nurse?

a. CINAHL
b. National Library of Medicine
c. State health department
d. Closest local library


ANS: B

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A mother tells the nurse that her child is a picky eater. The nurse responds to the mother, telling her that she should be most concerned if the toddler

a. dislikes food that she once craved. b. puts some of the mother's breath mints in her mouth. c. eats only crackers and milk for 3 days. d. refuses to eat a food the older brother dislikes.

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A patient has elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels. Which bowel preparation order would the nurse question for this patient who is scheduled for a renal arteriogram?

a. Fleet enema b. Tap-water enema c. Senna/docusate (Senokot-S) d. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) tablets

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A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client whose life has been negatively impacted by claustrophobia. The nurse would expect which of the following behavioral therapies to be most commonly used in the treatment of phobias? Select all that apply

A. Benzodiazepine therapy B. Systematic desensitization C. Imploding (flooding) D. Assertiveness training E. Aversion therapy

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In P.M.'s case, the HBsAg is positive. This result indicates that P.M. is infected with hepatitisB and is in the acute period of the disease. Is this disease contagious?

What precautions would you take while he is in the hospital?

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