A patient has an elevated AST. The nurse realizes this patient most likely has which of the following health problems?
a. hepatitis c. rheumatoid arthritis
b. diabetes d. prostate cancer
A
Blood for AST is drawn to determine acute hepatic disease. A glucose tolerance test or fasting blood glucose level will aid in the diagnosis of diabetes. An acid phosphatase test is used to aid in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. An ESR test would aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
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A. Society does not expect or value leader-ship in women. B. Women typically are not socialized as leaders. C. There are few female leader role models. D. All of the above
MC Evaluation of long-term and short-term criteria for a home visit is important because it
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