The student nurse caring for a 56-year-old patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). While providing oral care for the patient the student nurse notes that the gums are red-dened and bleed easily
The student nurse identifies this as a sign of what condition? a. Dental caries
b. Gingivitis
c. Oral herpes
d. Thrush
B
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, and dental caries is tooth decay produced by interaction of food with bacteria that forms plaque. Thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth and oral herpes are open sores in the mouth around the mucous membrane.
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What term will she use in her nursing documentation to describe the soft and flabby condition of the muscles? A) Flaccid B) Spastic C) Atonic D) Isotonic
One danger in using nonfood supplementation of nutrients is
a. Increased absorption of all vitamins b. Development of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) c. Increased caloric intake d. Toxic effects on the fetus
A home health nurse visits an 18-year-old client, who has low self-esteem, and his mother. The nurse refers the client to a child psychologist
After several months, the community health nurse, who made the referral, notices some changes in the client's behavior. Which behavior most clearly indicates that treatment has been successful? A) He decides to save his money to buy a dog. B) He asks his mother for permission to buy a dog. C) He tells his mother he plans to buy a dog. D) He buys a dog and hides it in the garage.
Which is the main cost-containment component of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)?
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