A nurse is caring for a client with a low platelet count. The nurse understands that a low
platelet count affects what?
A) Immune response
B) Detoxification of foreign proteins
C) Clotting of blood
D) Release of histamine
C
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After a hurricane has devastated a community, the population health nurse becomes involved in local recovery efforts. Which tertiary prevention measure should the nurse consider to aid in the recovery of this community?
1. Promote legislation to reduce pollutant emissions. 2. Promote replacement of hazard-producing industrial processes. 3. Screen for the effects of environmental changes that result from the hurricane. 4. Promote environmental policies to prevent recurrence of problems that result from environmental changes caused by the hurricane.
Examples of Schedule III substances include anabolic _________ and GHB.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A nurse is preparing to administer a soap suds enema to an adult client. After explaining the procedure and positioning the client, the nurse begins the procedure. The nurse inserts the rectal tube into the client's rectum a maximal distance of of how many inches?
A. 1½ inches B. 3 inches C. 4 inches D. 6 inches
What is an assumption about socialization into the healthcare culture?
1. Effective treatment can only be done by educated and licensed professionals. 2. The more technological the intervention, the greater benefit it yields. 3. Interventions for health events must follow a prescribed protocol. 4. Alternative complementary treatments have validity.