The nurse remarks that the American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that cancer is the ______ leading cause of death in the United States
ANS:
second
The ACS reports that cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States.
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The advanced practice nurse is working with a young adult who is having her first manic episode and is newly diagnosed with bipolar I disorder
The advanced practice nurse meets with the client's family to discuss the diagnosis and to provide support. The nurse understands that the MOST important information that families need to know early is about: a. the disease and what to expect b. the threat of genetically passing on the disease c. what caused the manic episode d. their own risk of getting the disease
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A patient has been taking nalidixic acid (NegGram) for recurrent urinary tract infections. While reviewing the patient's medications, that nurse notes that the patient also has been taking warfarin (Coumadin) and alerts the prescriber
What change to the medication regimen would the nurse anticipate? a. Increase in the warfarin b. Decrease in the warfarin c. Increase in the nalidixic acid d. Decrease in the nalidixic acid