In the United States, horsemeat, insects, and dog meat are not considered food items, even though they meet the criteria for what is considered "food." What dictates what is acceptable as a food item and what is not?
A) Availability B) Culture C) Flavor D) Preference
B
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Culture determines what is edible and what is inedible. Culture overrides flavor in determining what is offensive or unacceptable.
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1. Give him a glass of alcohol and see if he gets better immediately. 2. #him about any medications he might have taken. 3. Call the physician and inform her of the client's condition. 4. Call EMS and have him taken to the hospital Emergency Department.
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a. Drownings b. Firearms c. Drug overdoses d. Motor vehicles
Which deceleration of the fetal heart rate would not require the nurse to change the maternal position?
a. Early decelerations b. Late decelerations c. Variable decelerations d. It is always a good idea to change the woman's position.
A patient receiving chemotherapy for chronic myelocytic leukemia has irritated mucous membranes. Which of the following mouth care interventions would the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Swab teeth and mucous membranes four times daily with lemon-glycerin swabs. b. Brush teeth twice a day with a firm toothbrush. c. Use sponge Toothettes to clean teeth after meals. d. Use waxed floss between meals and at bedtime.