A nurse is caring for a client with dependent personality disorder. The client asks a nurse what causes her disorder. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Nurturance is provided from many sources, and independent behaviors are encouraged."
B) "Nurturance is provided exclusively from one source, and independent behaviors are discouraged."
C) "Nurturance is provided exclusively from one source, and independent behaviors are encouraged."
D) "Nurturance is provided from many sources, and independent behaviors are discouraged."
B
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The best way to minimize the risk of pneumonia in a residential care facility is to
A) immunize residents prior to influenza season. B) have all residents wear surgical face masks when coughing or sneezing. C) have all staff wear surgical face masks during winter months. D) place all used facial tissues in red bag marked "contaminated".
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a. Listen to a patient's lung sounds for wheezes or rhonchi. b. Label specimens obtained during percutaneous lung biopsy. c. Instruct a patient about how to use home spirometry testing. d. Measure induration at the site of a patient's intradermal skin test.
The amount of medication in this syringe is ________ (use correct notation). 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).