Malaria is caused by a:
a. bacterium.
b. virus.
c. protozoan.
d. fungus.
C
Malaria is caused by the introduction of protozoa from the bite of a mosquito.
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A) Acute pain related to Ménière's disease B) Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements related to nausea and vomiting C) Risk for deficient fluid volume related to vomiting D) Risk for injury related to vertigo
A 76-year-old woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 17 kg/m2 and a low serum albumin level is being admitted by the nurse. Which assessment finding will the nurse expect to find?
a. Restlessness b. Hypertension c. Pitting edema d. Food allergies
Comparing the odd-numbered and even-numbered responses of a person on a scale is an example of test–retest reliability
A) True B) False
Which group will test out new technology but are not usually seen as leaders within an organization?
a. Innovators b. Early adopters c. Early majority d. Late majority