A patient asks the nurse why there is no vaccine available for the common cold. Which response by the nurse is correct?
1) The virus mutates too rapidly to develop a vaccine.
2) Vaccines are developed only for very serious illnesses.
3) Researchers are focusing efforts on an HIV vaccine.
4) The virus for the common cold has not been identified.
ANS: 1
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A parent is concerned about her child's recent behavior, and calls the nurse for advice. According to the parent, her child is constantly crying, is not sleeping well, and has withdrawn from activities
The nurse should recognize that this behavior is related to: 1. Stress. 2. Drug abuse. 3. Normal behavior. 4. Mental abuse.
Which statement by a client would suggest that the ABCs of crisis counseling have been met?
1. "I am really glad we did this counseling." 2. "I will call you if I need you." 3. "I now know some better ways of coping." 4. "I will miss working with you."
Find the total volume to administer: _____________. Ordered: 1/2 NS @ 80 mL/h over 12 h via infusion
pump. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The following male patients recently arrived in the emergency department. Which one should the nurse assess first?
a. 19-year-old who is complaining of severe scrotal pain b. 60-year-old with a nontender ulceration of the glans penis c. 22-year-old who has purulent urethral drainage and back pain d. 64-year-old who has dysuria after brachytherapy for prostate cancer