What is the usual clinical presentation of an adult patient with cystitis?
A. Acute onset of chills, fever, flank pain, headache, malaise, and costovertebral angle tenderness.
B. Signs and symptoms of fever, irritability, decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dehydration, and jaundice.
C. No symptoms noted.
D. Complaints of dysuria, urgency, frequency, nocturia, and suprapubic heaviness.
Answer: D. Complaints of dysuria, urgency, frequency, nocturia, and suprapubic heaviness.
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a. can be supported by the circle of Willis. c. are diminished by 50%. b. are diminished by 25%. d. are blocked.
In order to be most effective, the nurse planning a new cardiac rehabilitation program for the community hospital realizes to be most successful, the program
a. cannot begin until the clients go home. b. needs to be cost-effective. c. only should address physical problems. d. should use a case management approach.
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A) negative behaviors and verbal expressions of anger or sadness. B) no adverse reaction if there is contact with a nurturing caregiver. C) an intense and emotional reaction; exhibiting aggressive behavior. D) the association of certain providers with specific stressful treatments.