Which of the following conditions is potentially life-threatening if not treated expeditiously with antibiotics?
a. HIV encephalopathy
b. Dementia
c. Parkinson disease
d. Bacterial meningitis
D
Meningitis is an inflammatory process in the meninges. Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening illness if not rapidly treated with appropriate antibiotics. All the other diseases are neurologic disorders not treatable by antibiotics.
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A client's LMP is August 7 . Her EDC is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse assesses for surgical wound infection particularly closely in the client who has undergone
a. craniotomy for tumor removal. b. hysterectomy. c. repair of a perforated bowel. d. tonsillectomy.
The nurse is preparing a staff in-service program related to restless legs syndrome (RLS). Which potential risk factors of this syndrome does the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Skin rashes b. Polyneuropathies c. Muscle atrophy d. Diabetes mellitus type 2 e. Hypercalcemia
On a glass thermometer, every other degree is marked with a ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).