The SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) outbreak was an epidemic that spread over several countries. By definition, this is considered a:
a. Hyperendemic
b. Pandemic
c. Mixed outbreak
d. Holoendemic
B
A pandemic refers to the epidemic spread of the problem over several countries or continents.
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Open-ended questions offer broad openings and encourage clients to share information. The statement that best illustrates this communication technique is,
1. Do you have a family? 2. Where is your family? 3. Tell me about your family. 4. Does your family live in the area?
The nurse explains to the patient that the presurgical protocol of antithyroid drugs is given to (select all that apply):
1. decrease the level of hormone in the blood prior to surgery. 2. help reduce the risk of hemorrhage during surgery. 3. decrease the threat of thyroid storm. 4. reduce exophthalmia. 5. increase weight.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome about the pathophysiology associated with the symptoms their child is experiencing
Which response indicates to the nurse that her teaching has been effective? a. "My child has an absence of ganglion cells in the rectum causing alternating diarrhea and constipation." b. "The cause of my child's diarrhea and constipation is disorganized intestinal contractility." c. "My child has an intestinal obstruction; that's why he has abdominal pain." d. "My child has an intolerance to gluten, and this causes him to have abdominal pain."
After assessing several patients in the clinic, the nurse would be most concerned about which patient's risk of developing cancer?
1. Patient age 51, spouse deceased, downsized from employment, history of back and leg pain 2. Patient age 52, plays tennis twice a week, no alcohol intake, smokes one or two cigarettes a month 3. Patient age 45, premenopausal, not planning to use hormone replacement therapy 4. Patient age 50, employed as a computer technician, uses the fitness center five times a week