Clostridium difficile is commonly transmitted through contact with
A. environmental surfaces.
B. respiratory secretions.
C. urine.
D. blood.
Answer: A
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a. Palpate over the Montgomery glands, checking for drainage. b. Consider these findings as normal, and proceed with the examination. c. Ask extensive health history questions regarding the woman's breast asymmetry. d. Continue with the examination, and then refer the patient for further evaluation of the Montgomery glands.
The nurse providing cognitive therapy for a client who believes she is stupid would evaluate
cognitive intervention as effective when the client states a. "I'm disappointed in my lack of ability.". b. "Sometimes I do stupid things.". c. "Things always go wrong for me.". d. "I always fail when I try new things.".
When conducting a community program about prostate cancer screening, which of the following digital rectal examination (DRE) screening schedules does the nurse recommend?
A) All men should have an annual DRE by age 60. B) African American men should begin annual DRE screening at age 45. C) Men with a first-degree relative with prostate cancer should start DRE screening at age 50. D) Men with more than one first-degree relative with prostate cancer should begin DRE screening at age 45.
Which finding would the nurse expect in a patient with a large tension pneumothorax?
A) Diaphragm is lower on the affected side. B) Diaphragm is lower on the ipsilateral side. C) Diaphragm is higher on the affected side. D) Diaphragm is higher on the ipsilateral side.