A nurse is palpating a patient's abdomen as part of the physical examination. The patient is suspected of having acute appendicitis. Which of the following would be an example of referred pain caused by the appendicitis?
A) Rebound tenderness over the hypogastrium
B) Dull pain from below the surface of the skin
C) Pain on the surface of the skin
D) Pain in the epigastric region of the abdomen, with no other apparent cause
D
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A) 40 mg/20 mg ? tablet = X B) tablet : 20 mg : : X : 40 mg C) tablet/20 mg = X/40 mg X D) 40 mg/tablet ? 20 mg = X
A menopausal woman who does not desire hormone replacement therapy takes soy supplements instead. This is an example of
a. complementary ther-apy c. alternative therapy b. nutritional therapy d. homeopathic medi-cine
According to the WHO, it is estimated that a large number of people worldwide do not have access to safe drinking water. In a lecture on water quality, a PHN learns that the main barriers to the provision of clean drinking water include all of the followi
A. Financial capacity B. Too many facilities for the sanitary disposal of excrement C. Sustainability of the water supply D. Sanitation and hygiene behaviors
The client has been prescribed furosemide (Lasix). What condition does this medication cause?
1. Hyperkalemia 2. Increased blood pressure 3. Increased respirations 4. Hypokalemia