A/an exacerbation is the improvement worsening of a chronic medical condition
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which assessment finding in a preschooler suggests the need for further investigation?
a. The child is able to dress independently. b. The child rides a tricycle. c. The child has an imaginary friend. d. The child has a 2-lb weight gain in 12 months.
Which of the following groups of seasonings is permitted on a sodium-restricted diet?
1. Bay leaves, curry powder, and lemon extract 2. Mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and celery salt 3. Horseradish sauce, pickle relish, and prepared mustard 4. Chili sauce, soy sauce, and au jus mix
In treating cancer, the primary purpose of administering drugs according to a protocol or regimen of several drugs at a time is:
a. there is a more pronounced effect of the drugs on the cancer than if the drugs were used alone. b. the drugs have different side effects that counteract each other, thereby decreasing toxicity. c. since there is no definitive cure for cancer, it is best to use several at once to try to find one that will work. d. this type of intense treatment gets the toxicities over in a shorter period of time than giving the drugs sequentially.
Shortly after starting an IV on a patient with a possible femur fracture, the patient experiences a sudden onset of shortness of breath and develops cyanosis. After reassessing airway patency and breathing adequacy, you should position the patient:
A. on the left side with the head down. B. on the left side with the head elevated. C. in a semi-Fowler's position. D. in Trendelenburg's position.