Recognizing the stages of an infection assists the nurse in identifying the progression of an infection. The nonspecific to specific symptom stage is termed:
a. convalescent.
b. illness.
c. prodromal.
d. incubation.
C
The prodromal stage progresses from onset of nonspecific signs and symptoms to more specific signs and symptoms.
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a. Dovetailing nursing care tasks allows rest periods for the patient. b. Maintaining enough cover prevents the patient from shivering. c. Turning, coughing, deep breathing, and ambulating the patient every 2 hours re-duce the risk of embolism. d. Analgesics should be administered cau-tiously.
Which individual will take longer to sense thirst?
A) 18-year-old B) 30-year-old C) 50-year-old D) 70-year-old
The largest religions in Asia include which of the following?
1. Buddhism 2. Confucianism 3. Hinduism 4. Islam
The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient to decrease the risk of atherosclerosis. Which patient statement indicates that teaching on how to reduce triglycerides with lifestyle changes and prescribed medication was effective?
a. "Eat a low-protein diet, limit activity, and take niacin." b. "Limit activity, eat a high-protein diet, and take aspirin." c. "Eat a high-fat diet, avoid smoking, and take daily furosemide (Lasix)." d. "Perform daily exercise, eat a low-fat diet, and take gemfibrozil (Lopid)."