In the prevention of silicosis, the nurse would direct preventative teaching to which high-risk occupations? Select all that apply
A) Baker
B) Banker
C) Rock quarry worker
D) Nurse
E) Welder
F) Mechanic
A, C, E
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A baker is exposed to dust from flour. A quarry worker is exposed to rock dust and silica. A welder is exposed to gases and fumes that can be inhaled and result in silicosis. A banker, nurse, and mechanic may have work hazards but not specific to the development of silicosis.
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a. +1 edema b. +2 edema c. +3 edema d. +4 edema
What vaginitis does this patient most likely have?
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A) Lillian Wald B) Florence Nightingale C) Margaret Sanger D) Mary Brewster