When considering health care options for patients, nurses need to be aware that federal programs for the indigent cover what percentage of individuals living on incomes below the poverty line?
a. 25 percent c. 75 percent
b. 50 percent d. 100 percent
B
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Physical signs of aging usually begin in the late 30s. Physical signs of aging begin to slow after one reaches the age of approximately:
a. 35 b. 45 c. 65 d. 85
A patient taking valproic acid (Depakote) for the management of a seizure disorder has a trough serum drug level drawn
Which laboratory result would prompt the nurse to ask the patient about the adequacy of the medication supply and daily dosing routines? a. 52 mcg/mL b. 24 mcg/mL c. 120 mcg/mL d. 75 mcg/mL
The school nurse is preparing a plan of care specific to several children in the school who have asthma. What is the initial action on the plan of care?
1. Call 911 to request emergency medical assistance. 2. Call the child's parents to come and pick up the child. 3. Have the child use his or her metered-dose inhaler. 4. Have the child lie down to see if the symptoms subside.
__________ Syndrome is a collection of physical and behavioral abnormalities that seems to be caused by the presence of alcohol during development of the fetus.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).