Which statement made by a nurse is true regarding the formation of dental caries?
A) We cannot control the length of time carbohydrate-containing foods are exposed to our teeth.
B) Dental caries are caused by bacteria not normally present in the mouth.
C) Some people are more predisposed to developing dental caries than others.
D) Consuming aged cheese may encourage tooth decay.
C) Some people are more predisposed to developing dental caries than others.
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a. Must be sensitive to the patient's culture b. Need to be tested to establish their effectiveness c. Should be determined by the patient d. Chosen by the patient can bypass testing
In a qualitative research article, the thematic analysis of the data would be presented in which section?
A) Introduction B) Method section C) Results section D) Discussion section
Which activity should the nurse implement for the toddler hospitalized with a chronic illness to promote autonomy?
a. Playing with a push-pull toy. b. Putting a puzzle together. c. Playing a simple card game. d. Watching cartoons on TV.
Accreditation improves the quality of a health care organization by __________
a. developing a quality improvement plan that is implemented for the duration of the accreditation process b. providing standards for governance but not for leadership c. providing standards for both governance and patient care delivery d. providing standards for governance but not for patient care delivery