A nurse is assessing a patient's risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). An appropriate question to ask would be:
A) "You know that it's important to use condoms for protection, right?"
B) "Do you use a condom with each episode of sexual intercourse?"
C) "Do you have a sexually transmitted infection?"
D) "You are aware of the dangers of unprotected sex, aren't you?"
Answer: B) "Do you use a condom with each episode of sexual intercourse?"
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A) Endotracheal tube insertion B) Tracheostomy C) Escharotomy D) Ventilator assisted breathing
A patient being treated with beta blockers telephones the nurse to describe new shortness of breath and edema. Select the nurse's best response
a. "These are common effects of these drugs. Restrict your fluid intake for a few days." b. "You need to come in for further evaluation. These could be signs of early heart failure." c. "Stop taking the medication today, and call in 5 days if you do not feel better." d. "Try delaying the dose until bedtime and see if your symptoms improve."
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a. It does not remain dormant but some host defenses can kill the bacteria. b. The bacilli can become isolated within tubercles in the lungs. c. Macrophages attack and phagocytize new areas of infection. d. Virulence factors in the bacilli weaken over time leading to apoptosis.