Immunosuppressed clients may develop serious __________ as a result of infection with a protozoan called Cryptosporidium
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Diarrhea
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The sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance called sebum that lubricates the skin helping to keep the skin soft and pliable. What is the other function of sebum?
a. help regulate body heat c. promote sensation of touch and pain b. protects skin by kill-ing bacteria d. melanocyte produc-tion
After reviewing the database, the nurse discovers that the patient's vital signs have not been recorded by the nursing assistant. With this in mind, what clinical decision should the nurse make?
a. Administer scheduled medications assuming she would have been informed if the vital signs were abnormal. b. Have the patient transported to the radiology department for a scheduled x-ray, and review vital signs upon return. c. Ask the nursing assistant to record the patient's vital signs before administering medications. d. Omit the vital signs because the patient is presently in no distress.
A patient who takes a drug that undergoes gastric absorption will begin taking an opioid analgesic after sustaining an injury in a motor vehicle accident. The nurse will observe the patient closely for which effects?
a. Decreased effects of the first drug b. Increased effects of the first drug c. Decreased effects of the narcotic d. Increased effects of the narcotic
Nurses attain increased autonomy through:
a. high levels of education. b. clinical competence. c. practising in diverse settings. d. all of the above.