________ refers to the manner by which a disease develops
A. Etiology
B. Pathogenesis
C. Social history
D. Diagnosis
B
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1. Instruct the nursing assistant that anyone can have a mental health disorder. 2. Alert the nursing manager of the nursing assistant's remark. 3. Refer the nursing assistant back to the psychiatric orientation materials. 4. Disregard the comment because the nurse has no responsibility in this situation.
Symptoms of glycosuria, polyuria, polydipsia, and ketoacidosis are indicative of which of these conditions?
a. gestational diabetes mellitus b. idiopathic diabetes mellitus c. impaired glucose tolerance d. non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Which patient response indicates a drug's therapeutic response?
a. Ankle swelling b. Bone strengthening c. Constipation d. Dizziness
A client from a non-English-speaking culture refuses to accept one prescribed treatment for an acute illness. Which of the following should the nurse do to support this client's refusal of care?
1. Suggest the client be discharged since care is being refused. 2. Talk with the client about the treatment and why it is not being accepted. 3. Ask the physician to prescribe an equally effective treatment so that the client may agree. 4. Transfer the client to another care area.