A district nurse in England during the 1860s was providing care for the community. With which of the following groups would the nurse most likely have interacted?
a. Church clergy
b. Business owners
c. Lobbyists
d. Government officials
ANS: A
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A) under the Combat Methamphetamine Abuse Act, pseudoephedrine now requires a prescription. B) drugs containing pseudoephedrine are available without a prescription but are kept off pharmacy shelves. C) she must be prepared to show identification when buying a drug that contains pseudoephedrine. D) pseudoephedrine is being phased out of the marketplace in order to combat illegal use.
Which of the following best describe the primary goal(s) of evidence-based practice? Select all that apply
a. Identify the most effective treatments for disease processes, conditions, or problems b. Identify the most cost-effective treatments for disease processes, conditions, or problems c. Include all patient and family preferences in guiding nursing practice d. Create standardized clinical pathways for healthcare organizations
A 90-year-old client with carcinoma of the prostate complains of severe, excruciating pain in his lower limbs and hips. The attending physician has prescribed heavy doses of narcotics to relieve the pain
Which must the nurse keep in mind when caring for the client? A) Client may have an increased concern of drug abuse and dependency. B) The client's pain may suddenly increase, indicating impending death. C) Client may be allowed to self-administer narcotics, if he is capable of doing so. D) Alternative therapies, such as homeopathy and herbal remedies, are avoided.
The usual source of Staphylococcus aureus in those who carry this organism and act as a potential source of this organism for wound infections is:
A. intestinal tract. B. skin and/or nose. C. throat. D. urinary tract.