When a single client presents with symptoms suggestive of an uncommon agent, the nurse should consider which of the following?
A. A toxic chemical event
B. A biological event
C. A radiological event
D. A communicable disease outbreak of measles
B
B. A biological event should be considered when a single client presents with symptoms suggestive of an uncommon agent (e.g., anthrax or smallpox).
A. A toxic chemical event should be considered when large numbers of ill persons present who have unexplained yet similar symptoms; the primary objective for initial care is decontamination.
C. A toxic chemical event should be considered when large numbers of ill persons present who have unexplained yet similar symptoms; the primary objective for initial care is decontamination.
D. A communicable disease outbreak of measles would not constitute a disaster.
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A. "Exhale for as long as you can to empty your lungs." B. "Keep your tongue away from the mouthpiece." C. "Stand up straight and tall when using the meter." D. "Write down the highest of the three readings."
A nurse begins to collect information about a particular health problem from community residents. Which of the following potential problems would most likely arise?
a. Residents might become suspicious about why the nurse needs this information. b. Residents might believe the nurse is becoming intrusive in their personal lives. c. Residents might wonder why they are being asked about the problem when previous surveys may also have asked about the same problem. d. Residents might begin to expect service to be given to address the problem.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. cataracts. b. hyperthyroidism. c. narrow-angle glaucoma. d. parkinsonism.