All of the following are considered to be Category A bioterrorism agents except
1. Anthrax.
2. Botulism.
3. Malaria.
4. Plague.
5. Smallpox.
ANS: 3
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A) Have the patient sign the informed consent and place it in the chart. B) Call the physician to review the procedure with the patient. C) Explain the procedure clearly to the patient and her family. D) Provide the patient with a pamphlet explaining the procedure.
The nurse has to insert a nasogastric tube for the purpose of temporary tube feedings. To determine the length of the tube, the nurse should use which measurement?
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What is the context for the synergy model?
A) Designing practice and developing competencies required to care for critically ill patients. B) Integrating nursing and behavioral science perspectives on factors that influence health behaviors. C) Guiding community health nursing practice and serving as a method for documentation of care and data management. D) Explaining how clients cognitively process illness-related stimuli and construct meaning in these events.
An adolescent patient with moderate acne has begun a regimen consisting of combination clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide (BenzaClin) and tretinoin (Retin-A)
Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of this medication regimen? a. "I should apply the Retin-A immediately after bathing." b. "I should apply the Retin-A twice daily." c. "I should augment this therapy with an abrasive soap." d. "I should use sunscreen every day."