Which laboratory test is considered adequate for an accurate and reliable diagnosis of gonococcal urethritis in a symptomatic man?
a. Ligase chain reaction (LCR)
b. Gram-stain technique
c. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
d. DNA testing
Answer: b. Gram-stain technique
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A) Scybala B) Hard stool C) Fecal Impaction D) Obstruction
The largest single payer of hospital charges in the United States is ___________
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
How does the LPN/LVN use nursing diagnosis in patient care?
a. To set patient-centered goals b. To convert nursing diagnoses to patient problems c. To implement independent nursing interventions d. To justify participation in data collection
Steps the RN can take to reduce the risk of malpractice include all of the following except
a. administer drugs carefully. b. document accurately. c. do not delegate any tasks. d. think before you speak.