The most lethal infection in an elderly patient is
A) Skin
B) Optic
C) Otic
D) Urinary
Ans: D
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The nurse explains that refusing to wear the stocking places him at significant risk for: A) Sepsis B) Infection C) Pulmonary embolism D) Hematoma
Which is the nurse's best means of determining whether a patient is immunized against a certain disease?
a. Ask the patient for records. b. Look for vaccination scars. c. Call the health department. d. Obtain a blood titer.
The nurse is preparing an airborne infection isolation room for a patient. Which communicable disease does the patient likely have?
a. Varicella b. Pertussis c. Influenza d. Scarlet fever
The nurse performs digital removal of feces for a client. Which client diagnosis cues the nurse to assess the client more frequently than usual during the procedure?
1. Abdominal pain 2. Atrial fibrillation 3. Urinary infection 4. Diabetes mellitus