A nurse is completing a disease investigation. Based on the clinical symptoms presented, it is assumed that the individual has measles. However, there has been no laboratory evidence documenting that this individual has the disease
What type of case is the nurse investigating?
a. A suspected case
b. A confirmed case
c. A prolonged case
d. An identified case
ANS: A
You might also like to view...
The nurse is taking care of a child who is showing signs of imminent death. What changes should the nurse expect to see with the respiratory system?
1. Periods of shallow breathing alternating with apnea 2. Dyspnea and increased breath sounds 3. Muscles tightening with secretion accumulation in the bronchi 4. Normal cardiac function
An adult male patient who works full time complains of being tired all day even after getting 8 hours of sleep each night. Which condition is most likely the cause of this patient's complaint?
A) Sleep apnea B) Alcohol abuse C) Nocturnal myoclonus D) Age-related changes to sleep
The health care worker who should be referred to critical incident stress debriefing is
a. A, who worked 8 hours at the information desk for the intensive care unit answering visitor queries. b. B, an emergency medical technician who treated victims of a car bomb attack on a large department store. c. C, a nurse who works at an oncology clinic with clients receiving chemotherapy. d. D, a case manager whose clientele are the seriously mentally ill being cared for at home.
What should the postoperative care of a patient who has had nasal surgery include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Changing the nasal packing when satu-rated b. Placing the patient in a semi-Fowler posi-tion without a pillow c. Giving frequent oral hygiene d. Providing humidification for dry mucous membranes e. Assessing the back of the throat for bleeding