A patient receives a Mantoux tuberculin skin test as part of screening for a new job. The test is administered on a Friday, and the patient returns to the clinic the following Wednesday
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) notes a 3-mm area of induration. The patient has no risk factors for tuberculosis (TB). The NP should: a. repeat the test.
b. record the test as positive.
c. record the test as negative.
d. ask about previous TB exposure.
A
If the patient returns after more than 3 days and the results appear negative, the test should be repeated.
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A) CABG B) PTCA C) Atherectomy D) Cardiopulmonary bypass
Complete this nursing diagnosis: ___________ related to shyness and poorly developed social skills as evidenced by watching television alone at home every evening
a. Ineffective individual coping b. Deficient knowledge c. Powerlessness d. Social isolation
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a. Place the cane in the client's left hand. b. Hold the cane with the client's stronger hand. c. Move the cane forward, followed by legs stepping forward. d. Take one step forward, followed by the cane moving forward. e. Step forward with the stronger leg, then the weaker leg. f. Move the weaker leg one step forward, followed by the stronger leg.