Some cultures do not prescribe herbs based on the biologic effects of their chemical ingredients but rather use the _________________________ by which they are prescribed on the basis of their physical and taste characteristics; for example, herbs

with heart-shaped leaves are used to treat heart problems.


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doctrine of signatures

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What has interview research shown?

A) Intrarater reliability is high if the interview is unstructured. B) Interrater reliability improves if the interview is structured. C) Validity decreases when there is a team approach to the interview. D) Positive information is weighed more heavily than negative information.

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In the immediate postoperative period, what activity is permitted for the client who had a radical inguinal orchiectomy?

a. ambulation within 8 hours b. bed rest for 12 to 24 hours c. sitting up at the bedside within 6 hours d. wearing an athletic supporter before ambulating for the first time

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The group leader describes how the group's purposes have and have not been met during the ____________________ phase of group work

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"A patient with hepatitis B is being discharged in 2 days. In the discharge teching plan the nurse should include instructions to:

a. Avoid alcohol for the first 3 weeks b. Use a condom during sexual intercourse c. Have family members get an injection of immunoglobin d. Follow a low-protein, moderate-carbohydrate, moderate-fat diet

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