Following a terrorist attack using smallpox virus, the nurse assesses a newly admitted patient with large vesicles all over her body that could be either smallpox or chickenpox
The nurse feels confident that the lesions are those of smallpox because of the lesions assessed on the: a. face.
b. mucous membranes.
c. soles of the feet.
d. axilla.
C
The lesions of smallpox can be found on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. The lesions of chickenpox do not appear there.
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A) Elevate the head of the bed. B) Use an automatic blood pressure recording machine. C) Place a Foley catheter to monitor urine output. D) Assess the client's deep tendon reflex.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) believes that which program offers the most comprehensive treatment for severely mentally ill individuals living in the community?
a. The multisystem therapy model b. The rural mental health model c. The Program of Assertive Community Treatment d. The National Mental Health Treatment Program
When a client has an STD infection, the risk of HIV infection increases. The nurse serves as an educator about the modes of transmission as well as:
1. A crusader for AIDS research 2. A coach and counselor to those contemplating sexual activity 3. A role model for how to behave toward and provide supportive care for those with HIV infection 4. A policy maker who addresses laws governing privacy rights of HIV-positive persons
Organize the following stages in the policy process in the order they should be considered
A) Policy Adoption B) Policy Evaluation C) Policy Formulation D) Policy Implementation