The intradermal skin test conducted on a patient is positive. What did the nurse most likely assess in this patient?

A. Papules
B. A wheal larger than 5 cm from the control and erythema
C. Localized, itchy wheal
D. Ulceration


Answer: B

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A patient with a 2-month history of diarrhea is prescribed a diagnostic test that uses a narrow x-ray beam to provide a 360-degree view of abdominal structures. For which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the patient?

1. liver biopsy 2. cholecystography 3. gastric emptying study 4. computed tomography

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Subtract the decimals manually: 4.75 - 2.19 = __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is 0.87% of 30?

1. 26.1 2. 0.261 3. 2.9 4. 0.34

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