A person has syphilis with signs and symptoms of rash, sore throat, and muscle and joint pain. This describes which of the following stages of syphilis?
1. Congenital
2. Primary
3. Secondary
4. Tertiary
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A person with signs and symptoms of a rash, sore throat, and muscle/joint pain is experiencing the secondary stage of syphilis.
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1. Remove the adhesive traction straps daily to prevent skin breakdown. 2. Check the traction frequently to ensure that proper alignment is maintained. 3. Place the child in a prone position to maintain good alignment. 4. Move the child as infrequently as possible to maintain traction.
A patient who has been prescribed cephalexin (Keflex) reports having a severe allergic reaction to penicillin in the past. What is your best first response or action?
a. Reassure the patient that Keflex is not penicillin. b. Place an allergy alert band on the patient's wrist. c. Notify the prescriber immediately before the first Keflex dose. d. Highlight this important information in the patient's medical record.
The patient is admitted for a fractured tibia . The nurse is preparing for cast application and expects to administer a(n) _____ to the patient minutes before the procedure
a. oral analgesic 10 b. intramuscular (IM) analgesic 10 c. intravenous (IV) analgesic 2 to 5 d. muscle relaxant 10
A psychotherapist works with an anxious, dependent patient. Which strategy is most consistent with psychoanalytic psychotherapy?
a. Identifying the patient's strengths and assets b. Praising the patient for describing feelings of isolation c. Focusing on feelings developed by the patient toward the therapist d. Providing psychoeducation and emphasizing medication adherence