What are the actions of silver nitrate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Germicidal
b. Emollient
c. Astringent
d. Cauterizing
e. Antiinflammatory
ANS: A, C
Silver nitrate is an antiseptic compound that is used any time germicidal or astringent action is needed.
You might also like to view...
A health care organization provides care to patients that are of Hispanic, Asian, and Eastern European heritage. What will the organization do to ensure that the staff represents the demographics of the service area?Select all that apply.Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A. Hire nurses that speak Spanish. B. Promote a staff member from the Asian culture. C. Provide language assistance services. D. Post signage in the languages of the different groups E. Incorporate internal audits for culturally appropriate services
If both in-depth interviews and participant observations were used to collect data on a phenomenon in a study, this would be referred to as which of the following?
A) Data triangulation B) Investigator triangulation C) Theory triangulation D) Method triangulation
During a conversation with the nurse, the client comments that he rarely goes outside when the sun is shining because he is afraid of developing skin cancer. This would predispose the client for developing:
1. Vitamin D deficiency. 2. Hypercholesterolemia. 3. Hypokalemia. 4. Hypernatremia.
The nurse instructs the client about surgery tomorrow using general anesthesia. Which does the nurse include in client teaching?
1. Request pain medication while the pain is mild. 2. Avoid eating or drinking 2 hours before surgery. 3. Ask for antianxiety medication in operating room. 4. Set up a postoperative visit to see anesthesiologist.