A person who harbors an infectious organism is known as a host
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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What factors will the care team primarily consider in this decision? (Select all that apply.) A) The presence or absence of conditions that contraindicate vaginal delivery B) The woman's age C) The patient's level of anxiety surrounding labor and delivery D) The patient's Bishop score E) The patient's blood type
The nurse is caring for a patient who has had impacted stools twice in the past month. What is an appropriate laxative for this patient?
A) Milk of Magnesia B) Agoral Plain C) Colace D) Dulcolax
The nurse is planning to instruct a new mother on ways to prevent hypothermia in her newborn. What should this teaching include?
Select all that apply. A) Expect the baby to shiver. B) Keep the newborn's head covered. C) Cover the newborn with a light sheet during afternoon naps. D) Notice changes in the baby's respirations and take the appropriate action. E) Cover the newborn with minimal blankets when out of doors in temperatures in the 50s.
A patient is experiencing acute respiratory distress after eating an item of a known food allergy
What interventions will the nurse implement when providing emergency care to this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Administer epinephrine 1:1000 intramuscularly. 2. Apply oxygen via face mask as prescribed. 3. Provide diphenhydramine 25 mg intravenous. 4. Administer vasopressin. 5. Prepare to administer antithrombolytic agents as prescribed.