Bordetella pertussis is best characterized by
A. Sub-acute cough lasting greater than two weeks
B. Acute cough associated with a coryzal symptom
C. Chronic cough with post-nasal drip
D. Non-productive acute cough
A
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The segment of the population who has a BMI lower than 24 has been found to be at increased risk for poor nutritional status and its resultant problems. What else is a low BMI associated with in the community-dwelling elderly?
A) High risk of diabetes B) Increased incidence of falls C) Higher mortality rate D) Low risk of chronic disease
Which actions are performed by the nurse when giving a subcutaneous injection of low-molecular weight heparin? (Select all that apply.)
a. Position the patient lying down. b. Expel the air bubble before injection. c. Insert the needle into a skin fold held between the thumb and forefinger. d. Release the skin fold then inject the drug. e. Rub the injection site to avoid bruising.
What nonpharmacologic lifestyle alteration measures might help M.P. control her BP?
List two examples and explain.
Convert 99.6°F to °C: ________ (round to nearest tenth).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).