A client recovering from hepatitis B asks the nurse if he is immune to hepatitis B. Which information should the nurse provide the client?
A. "You are now immune to getting hepatitis B again."
B. "Chronic hepatitis B may take years to develop."
C. "If your immune system weakens, you can acquire a new case of hepatitis B."
D. "Annual hepatitis immunoglobulin will prevent you from acquiring the illness again."
E. "One dose of interferon will boost your immunity to hepatitis B."
Answer:
A. "You are now immune to getting hepatitis B again."
B. "Chronic hepatitis B may take years to develop."
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a. "Using one manufacturer should help you get consistent dosages over time.". b. "Industry standardization means all companies' preparations are reliable.". c. "There are no standards, so dosages may vary even from Company X.". d. "The research suggests that St. John's wort has little effect on depression.".
Persistent observation concerns the salience of data being gathered and contributes to data credibility
A) True B) False
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1. Retake the vital signs. 2. Call the physician. 3. Continue with the physical assessment as soon as possible. 4. Report the findings to the charge nurse.
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