Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?
A. Gonococci may infect the rectal mucosa and pharynx as well as the genital tract.
B. A male infected with HIV may transmit the infection to his female partner by sexual intercourse.
C. Infants born to HIV-infected mothers do not become infected with HIV because they have acquired a passive immunity from their mothers.
D. Most HIV-positive persons may eventually develop manifestations of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
C
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A nurse teaches a client with a cortisol deficiency who is prescribed prednisone (Deltasone). Which statement should the nurse include in this client's instructions?
a. "You will need to learn how to rotate the injection sites." b. "If you work outside in the heat, you may need another drug." c. "You need to follow a diet with strict sodium restrictions." d. "Take one tablet in the morning and two tablets at night."
A patient in the postoperative period following a total laryngectomy is experiencing excessive amounts of mucus production that requires frequent suctioning
The patient's wife is concerned and says, "I will not be able to take care of him. I am so afraid he will choke." The nurse should educate the patient and family that: A) All total laryngectomy patients experience excessive mucus and do not choke. B) They will need to suction the patient at least every hour around the clock. C) The patient should decrease fluid intake to help reduce the amount of mucus. D) The amount of mucus production will decrease in time as the body adapts to change.
Joy is occupied exclusively with thoughts of her father's death. Although Joy is preoccupied with his death, she is still planning to purchase a gift for his birthday, which would have been in two more weeks
Dr. Leone advises the nurse to assist Joy through this stage of grief, which is known as: A. Denial. B. Anger. C. Bargaining. D. Acceptance.
A serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and forms a protective cover for many abdominal structures is the:
a. peritoneum. b. mediastinum. c. periosteum. d. hilum.