The nurse is aware that which of the following are reportable conditions? (Select all that apply.)
a. client abandonment d. sexually transmitted disease
b. drug abuse e. many contagious illnesses
c. suspected abuse or neglect f. narcotic theft
C, D, E
The nurse notes reportable conditions, disease, or injuries that the government requires be reported to the appropriate authority or agency and the protocol to follow in reporting these conditions. Reportable conditions include suspected abuse or neglect, sexually transmitted disease, and many contagious illnesses.
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A) urine alkalinization B) activated charcoal administration C) N-acetylcysteine administration D) hemodialysis
The upper respiratory tract (URT) consists of the nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, and paranasal sinuses. It undergoes a process sometimes referred to as
1. filtering. 2. warm conditioning. 3. air conditioning. 4. absorbing.
Caregivers are often categorized by their relationship to the person being cared for. Which of the following are the roles? (Select all that apply.)
a. Grandparent b. Spouse c. Parent d. Adult children e. Neighbor/friend f. Young children
To communicate with a patient who does not speak your language, you should
A) speak loudly. B) use gestures. C) face the interpreter. D) introduce medical terms.