For infection to spread there needs to be a source, a host, and a means for transmission
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Modifiable risk factors for hypertension include: (Select all that may apply.)
a. stress d. gender b. diet high in sodium and fat e. smoking c. alcohol intake f. lack of exercise
Which client is at greatest risk for development of a bacterial cystitis?
A. Older female client not taking estrogen replacement B. Older male client with mild congestive heart failure C. Middle-aged female client who has never been pregnant D. Middle-aged male client who is taking cyclophosphamide for cancer therapy
Which of the following personality characteristics can affect the nurse's ability to function in a therapeutic manner, if disclosed to the client?
a. The nurse is shy. b. The nurse becomes angry when criticized. c. The nurse has difficulty handling conflict. d. The nurse struggles with getting up in the morning.
The nurse learns that a postoperative patient's nasogastric drainage was 500 cc during the past 8 hours. The nurse is concerned that the patient is at risk for developing
1. metabolic alkalosis. 2. respiratory alkalosis. 3. metabolic acidosis. 4. respiratory acidosis.