Mr. Smith, a former client of the hospital, alleges that a surgical instrument was left inside his abdominal cavity after surgery. A radiograph reveals the presence of a hemostat in his abdomen
Under which legal principle will the client's lawyer most likely base his lawsuit?
a. Defense of the fact
b. Voir dire
c. Tort-feasor
d. In re ipsa
D
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A. The child will have obvious cyanosis. B. A harsh, pansystolic murmur is heard. C. This is the most common congenital heart defect. D. Some VSDs can close spontaneously. E. Transcatheter closure is common.
Besides prescribing antimicrobial therapy, patients with bacterial vaginosis require education regarding the fact that:
1. The most recent partners in the past 60 days should also be treated. 2. Alcohol should not be consumed during and for 1 day after metronidazole is taken. 3. Condoms should be used during intercourse if intravaginal clindamycin cream is used. 4. Co-treatment for chlamydia is necessary.
The nurse is providing education to a group of dermatology nurses. The nurse asks the group, "Which antibiotic is frequently ordered to treat moderate to severe acne?" Select the nurses' correct response
a. Amoxicillin b. Minocycline (Minocin) c. Azithromycin (Zithromax) d. Tretinoin (Retin-A)
The staff RN is assigned to an operation with an operating room LPN. The physician employs another RN who will be first assistant for the operation. What role will the staff RN play?
a. Scrub nurse b. Anesthesiologist c. Circulating nurse d. Technician