A community picnic is held. Following this, a number of the attendees become ill. The pathogen in this case was acquired via:
1. indirect contact.
2. common vehicle.
3. airborne transmission.
4. vector transmission.
2
Food at the picnic that was shared in common became the vehicle for transmission.
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a. Cereal and milk b. A full meal c. Chips and cola d. Coffee and toast
A patient with bipolar disorder is being treated with tricyclic medications. What should the nurse inform the patient to expect when teaching information concerning side effects?
a. Orthostatic hypotension b. Hypercholesterolemia c. Fatigue d. Blurred vision
The nurse is completing the Kardex for a newly admitted client. Which of the following will be included in this worksheet?
a. Vital signs b. Nursing diagnoses listed by priority c. Responses to medications d. Teaching records
In evaluating a client for the presence of gallbladder disease, the nurse would recognize that the client's statement most suggestive of this problem is
a. "I am having difficulty swallowing." b. "I get a sharp, stabbing pain every time I take a deep breath or cough." c. "I have a terrible pain in my stomach; it is so bad I can feel it in my shoulder." d. "I have a very strong craving for fatty foods like bacon and eggs fried in butter."