Upon taking a patient's vital signs, a nurse finds that the patient's temperature is 105.4°F (40.5°C). Using appropriate medical terminology, the nurse charts that the patient has ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS:
hyperthermia
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What should the nurse instruct the parents to help reduce the child's exposure to insects? A) Keep the child's hair short. B) Keep the child away from the trash. C) Use lightly scented powders and lotions. D) Avoid going outdoors during the heat of the day.
Which of the following statements by a client would indicate a need for nutritional instruction?
1. "The six classes of nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water." 2. "Nutrition can affect health positively or negatively." 3. "Excessive intake of a nutrient can interfere with other nutrients." 4. "Milk is the perfect food containing all essential nutrients."
The nurse is assessing a new client who is being admitted due to possible mineral toxicities. Mineral toxicities can occur for various reasons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?
A) Unbalanced choice of foods B) Excessive use of mineral supplements C) Normal body metabolism D) Home-processed foods
Which best describes a prospective study?
A) Descriptive study in which participants are enrolled before the health outcome of interest has occurred B) Analytic study in which participants are enrolled before the health outcome of interest has occurred C) Descriptive study in which participants are enrolled after the health outcome of interest has occurred D) Analytic study in which participants are enrolled after the health outcome of interest has occurred