The nurse takes into consideration in planning care for a patient with AIDS that the common form of transmission of the HIV virus is:
1. injection drug use.
2. heterosexual contact.
3. exposure to contaminated blood products.
4. male to male.
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Male to male transmission is still the most common mode.
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Based on census data and predictions about changes in the U.S. population, which of the following is a true statement?
a. The population of the United States will probably become younger and more assimilated b. The population of the United States will become more diverse and older c. The number of Asians living in the United States will decrease d. The percentage of blacks living in the United States will increase more than any other ethnic group
How do novice student nurses make ethical decisions?
1. Based on their intuition 2. Based on the class's consensus 3. Based on facts and instructor guidance 4. Based on what they think is right
A teaching plan is scheduled to deliver specific content during a session. Which is the appropriate response to unrelated but important questions interrupting the planned content of the session?
a. A quick response is acceptable during the session. b. The plan must be closely followed with no interruptions. c. Interruptions are only allowed at break time. d. Unrelated content questions can only be answered at the end of the session.
A nurse who provides care in a busy postsurgical unit recognizes that patients are at particular risk of thromboembolism during their immediate postoperative recovery
Which of the following interventions best facilitates venous blood flow and the prevention of thrombosis? A) Correct application of compression stockings B) Use of intermittent pneumatic compression devices C) Early ambulation D) Prophylactic warfarin (Coumadin)