Persons with HIV or AIDS have an increased susceptibility to both tuberculosis and histoplasmosis
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse is preparing to administer a vitamin K injection to the infant shortly after birth. Which is important to understand about vitamin K?
a. It is necessary for the production of platelets. b. It is important for the production of red blood cells. c. It is not initially synthesized because of a sterile bowel at birth. d. It is responsible for the breakdown of bilirubin and the prevention of jaundice.
A patient is receiving an injection of Humulin 70/30 at 7:00 a.m. At what time should you expect the peak action for this drug?
a. Between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. b. Between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. c. Between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. d. Between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
A rare malignancy will require the amputation of an adolescent client's leg. The client refuses the surgery, stating: "I would rather die than have my leg amputated." What information should the nurse use to plan future interventions for this cl
1. The knowledge that adolescents are very concerned about body image 2. Concern about need for education regarding the danger of delaying surgery 3. The fact that the parents will have the ultimate decision about surgery 4. The ability of the adolescent to understand medical terminology
The nurse is doing a presentation on bulimia for a group of pediatric nurses. For which clinical manifestation should the nurse teach this group to observe in the adolescent with bulimia?
A) Dry skin and brittle nails B) Constipation C) Soft hair on their backs and arms D) Hypokalemia