A patient is being tested for HIV using enzyme immunoassay (EIA). The EIA shows antibodies. The nurse expects the health care provider to order what test to confirm the EIA test results?
A) Another EIA test
B) Viral load test
C) Western blot test
D) CD4:CD8 ratio
C
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The nurse notes asymmetry of the iliac crests and gluteal folds while inspecting the spine of a client. The client's spine has a slight curvature to the right, but client denies complaints of pain
Based on this data, which term will the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record? 1. Kyphosis. 2. Scoliosis. 3. Spinal list. 4. Lordosis.
It is MOST important to remind a pregnant woman being treated for chlamydia to:
a. take the prescribed medication with milk b. prepare for treatment of the baby after delivery c. notify her health care provider if symptoms reoccur d. repeat cultures when treatment is complete
Which of the following characteristics of a profession were listed in Flexner's work on professions?
a. Activities of professions are more physically than intellectually oriented. b. Activities of professions are based on their own body of knowledge. c. Beliefs of professions are more theoretical than practical. d. Beliefs and traditions are handed down from generation to generation.
After complaining of discomfort from a surgical procedure, the patient voices fear of addiction with taking analgesics as prescribed. What information should be provided to the patient regarding these concerns?
1. "Addiction to opioid analgesics is rare when used for short-term postoperative pain management." 2. "Psychological tolerance is not commonly experienced by patients who take narcotic analgesics during the postoperative experience." 3. "Pain tolerance and the need for opioid analgesics are individualized." 4. "Patients should be screened for addiction potential prior to being given narcotics." 5. "I'll turn the TV on to help distract you from your pain."