Which of these terms describes a condition in which the pleural exudate becomes infected?
a. bronchitis c. empyema
b. emphysema d. pleurisy
C
The pleural fluid secreted into the pleural cavity compresses lung tissue and can cause atelectasis if untreated. Empyema may occur if the pleural exudate becomes infected.
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The cost of adding one more unit of service is known as a ____
a. Fixed change b. Marginal cost c. Service variable d. Variable loss
Which client is most at risk for fibroadenoma of the breast?
a. Janice, 38 years old b. Helen, 50 years old c. Mary, 16 years old d. Anna, 27 years old
Supply and demand is illustrated when
a. The demand for nurses in public health is low, but the supply is high b. Few goods or services are available, the price tends to rise c. Supplies are low, nurses must find alternate resources d. Lesser-developed countries receive supplies from other countries
A healthcare professional has educated a student on folic acid. Which statement by the student indicates that more teaching is needed?
a. Folic acid absorption is dependent on the enzyme folacin. b. Folic acid is stored in the liver. c. Folic acid is essential for RNA and DNA synthesis within erythrocytes. d. Folic acid is absorbed in the upper small intestine