A patient seen in the clinic has symptoms of persistent cough, fever, and night sweats. He recently entered the United States from the Philippines. From what condition is the patient suffering?
A) Latent tuberculosis
B) Bacterial pneumonia
C) Active tuberculosis
D) Emphysema
C
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Your patient has a stage III pressure ulcer. What would be the best meal choice for this patient?
A) Cheeseburger and fries B) Skim milk, oatmeal, and whole wheat toast C) Steak, baked potato, spinach and strawberry salad D) Eggs, bacon, hash browns, and an apple
The nurse is caring for a client brought to the ED after suffering amputation of a toe. The nurse should take care to avoid
a. cleansing the stump area with normal saline. b. placing the toe directly on ice. c. placing the wrapped toe in a plastic bag. d. wrapping the toe in sterile gauze moistened with saline.
A woman on the postpartum unit is one day after delivery and asking when her milk will "come in." What information on breast milk production will the nurse provide?
A) 24 to 48 hours after delivery B) Three to five days after delivery C) Seven to nine days after delivery D) Two weeks after delivery
A/An ____________________ burn is caused by exposure to chemicals that damage the skin and mucous membranes.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).