An example of an agent is:
a. Host resistance
b. Virus
c. Infectiousness
d. Bug bite
B
An agent is described by its ability to cause disease and the nature and the severity of the disease.
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The nurse is preparing to bathe the neonate for the first time, and gathers the necessary equipment. Prior to beginning the bath, a priority action is to:
1. Weigh and measure the infant. 2. Administer eye treatment to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum. 3. Measure the baby's temperature. 4. Obtain any special outfit the mother might want to dress the baby in.
The dramatic increase in complementary and alternative therapies that began in the final decade of the twentieth century probably was the result of which of the following factors? Select all that apply
1. The advent of the Internet 2. The use of traditional Western medicine for treatment 3. Increased consumer awareness of the limitations of conventional medicine 4. Increased international travel 5. Increased media attention Correct
A patient seeking treatment for anxiety says, "I can't think
My job depends on my ability to think. I need medicine, but the drugs I took a few years ago made me too sleepy. I could lose my job." What information is most important for the nurse to consider when formulating a response? a. All antianxiety medication has sedating properties. b. Buspirone (BuSpar) alleviates anxiety without sedation or cognitive clouding. c. The patient's description of anxiety does not warrant treatment with medication. d. The patient may be trying to manipulate the nurse to assist with getting the desired prescription.
Direct care nurses include all of the following, except __________
a. patient care assistants b. telenurses c. pain nurse specialists d. nurse educators