Worldwide, the most frequent cause of death from a single agent is:
1. AIDS
2. Malaria
3. Hepatitis
4. Tuberculosis
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TB strikes nearly 3 million people each year. One-third of the world's population harbors the pathogen.
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A burn patient is transitioning from the acute phase of the injury to the rehabilitation phase
The patient tells the nurse "I can't wait to have surgery to reconstruct my face so I look normal again." What would be the nurse's best response? A) "You know, nothing can be done until your scars mature. It is something the doctor will talk to you about in the first few years after discharge." B) "That is something for you to talk to your doctor about." C) "I know this is really important to you, but you have to realize that no one can make you look like you used to." D) "You will have most of these scars for the rest of your life."
A client is newly admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. Which of the following is most critical to assess when determining risk for suicide?
A. Family history of depression B. The client's orientation to reality C. The client's history of suicide attempts D. Family support systems
Indicate which of the following statements are accurate, with consideration that not all individuals from a particular culture will always reflect the belief or practice. Select all that apply
A) Asians generally have a larger body stature than Anglo-Americans and Mexicans B) Orthodox Jewish people require a kosher diet C) self-care is valued among most American families D) Amish families tend to share health care costs E) different-gender caregivers are acceptable for Muslim patients F) nonverbal communication is important to Japanese individuals
A nurse is developing a bowel-training program for a client after a stroke. Which interventions are appropriate for inclusion in the plan?
A. Providing privacy and time for defecation B. Assisting the client into a sitting position C. Limiting the amount of fiber in the client's diet D. Providing a cool drink before defecation time E. Initiating defecation measures every day at the same time F. Administering a cathartic suppository a half-hour before defecation time