Persistent and progressive hoarseness is usually the earliest symptom of laryngeal cancer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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a. take account of factors such as poverty that have a negative impact b. build more hospitals c. tell people that they should take more responsibility for their own health
What is recorded on Axis II of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (text revision) (DSM-IV-TR)?
a. Clinical Disorder or Focus of Clinical Attention b. Psychosocial or Environmental Problems c. Personality Disorder or Developmental Disorder d. Global Assessment of Functioning
The nurse is caring for a woman who has been diagnosed with preeclampsia and has been placed on intravenous magnesium sulfate to prevent seizures. After checking the patellar deep tendon reflex, the nurse documents the response as 2+. Which is the nurse's next action after this assessment?
A. Immediately discontinue the magnesium sulfate because the patellar response indicates hyporeflexia. B. Check the deep tendon reflex in the biceps to see if it agrees with the patella. C. Turn the client on her side to prevent aspiration during the anticipated seizure. D. Ensure that the IV site is patent and that the magnesium sulfate is infusing adequately.
Which parental statement regarding the use of cyclosporin A after a heart transplant indicate correct understanding of the information presented by the nurse?
1. "This medication is used to treat hypertension." 2. "This medication is used to reduce serum cholesterol level." 3. "This medication is used to prevent rejection." 4. "This medication is used to treat infections."