The nurse is reviewing emergency preparation and disaster protocols. Because children are vulnerable to bioterrorism attacks, the nurse must understand how such diseases can be spread
When preparing for an anthrax attack, the nurse knows that this agent can be spread by: a. Person-to-person contact
b. Skin contact with spores
c. Inhalation
d. B and C
D
Anthrax can be spread by skin contact with spores or by inhaling spores or ingesting food that has been contaminated with spores.
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A 40-year-old patient who has just finished chemotherapy for breast cancer tells the nurse that she is concerned about her mouth. During the assessment the nurse finds areas of buccal mucosa that are raw and red with some bleeding,
as well as other areas that have a white, cheesy coating. The nurse recognizes that this abnormality is: a. Aphthous ulcers. b. Candidiasis. c. Leukoplakia. d. Koplik spots.
Six hours after a client lost control and required seclusion and as-needed medication, she is out of
seclusion, calm, and sitting in her room reading. Postassaultive stage care measures that should be taken by the nurse include (more than one option may be chosen) A. avoiding mention of the incident. B. suggesting that the client may wish to apologize. C. helping the client identify the precipitating event. D. reviewing possible alternative coping strategies with client.
A client is at risk for kidney stone formation. Which type of diet should the nurse recommend for this client?
a. High-purine b. Low-sodium c. High-protein d. Low-potassium
What should the nurse consider when providing support to a family whose infant has just been diagnosed with biliary atresia?
a. The prognosis for full recovery is excellent. b. Death usually occurs by 6 months of age. c. Liver transplantation may be needed eventually. d. Children with surgical correction live normal lives.