When all five of the contestants in a custard pie–eating contest arrive at the emergency department with vomiting and diarrhea, the nurse suspects that these signs are related to the con-tamination of the pies by _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus is the prime offender in contamination of custards, mayonnaise, and processed foods.
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A nurse teaches a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which statements related to nutrition should the nurse include in this client's teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Avoid drinking fluids just before and during meals." b. "Rest before meals if you have dyspnea." c. "Have about six small meals a day." d. "Eat high-fiber foods to promote gastric emptying." e. "Increase carbohydrate intake for energy."
What statement is correct about young children who report sexual abuse?
a. They may exhibit various behavioral manifestations. b. In more than half the cases, the child has fabricated the story. c. Their stories should not be believed unless other evidence is apparent. d. They should be able to retell the story the same way to another person.
The community health nurse can perform a type of community assessment called a windshield survey in some texts. This survey is a(n):
a. systematic assessment the nurse makes while driving through the community b. count of all the broken and cracked windshields in the community c. snapshot of people in the community in cars without seat belts fastened d. informal count of the number of babies not in properly positioned car seats
Which of the following cultural groups may interpret touch by another as an invasion of privacy?
A) Chinese American B) Spanish American C) European American D) African American