A positive Murphy's sign is associated with:

A) Ascites.
B) Appendicitis.
C) Cholecystitis.
D) Pelvic abscess.


C

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When providing nursing to clients, the nurse demonstrates which of the following to minimize the risk of infection? Standard Text: Select all that apply

1. Handwashing at the beginning of shift 2. Sterile gloves whenever contamination is possible 3. Be observant of signs of infection. 4. Waterless hand cleaner should be used before glove removal. 5. Perform sterile procedures carefully.

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What insect precautions are not necessary to prevent insect-borne diseases in the tropics?

A. Using 100% DEET on skin to prevent bites B. Treating clothes with permetherin C. Covering up exposed skin to lessen biting surface D. Taking malaria pills as directed for areas at risk for malaria

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A community health nurse is working with a variety of clients and decides to use a systems the-ory approach to assist them to meet their health care needs. In using this approach, the nurse fo-cuses on the:

1. Hierarchy of the client's human needs 2. Client's interaction with the environment 3. Client's attitudes toward health behaviors 4. Response of the client to the process of growth and development

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The nurse is reviewing the results of a patient's pulmonary function tests. Which result describes the air remaining in lungs after normal expiration?

a. Tidal volume b. Expiratory reserve c. Forced vital capacity d. Functional residual capacity

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