10. A 28-year-old male patient returns from a trip to a tropical region, where he stayed in rural areas with limited sanitation. A few days after returning, he develops fever, chills, and fatigue. He also complains of abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. Lab tests confirm the presence of an intestinal protozoan infection. Which of the following is the most likely mode of transmission for the patient’s infection?
40. The nurse is caring for a client with Clostridium diffic…
40. The nurse is caring for a client with Clostridium difficile (C-dif). The nurse understands which of the following should be implemented.
44. The nurse is caring for a client who has brown hair. Th…
44. The nurse is caring for a client who has brown hair. The client states, “When I get in the sun I blister after 2 minutes.” Which of the following questions will the nurse ask the patient?
49. Rinse hands completely being sure to keep hands above el…
49. Rinse hands completely being sure to keep hands above elbows to allow the water to run off
45. The nurse is caring for a patient with Vitamin D deficie…
45. The nurse is caring for a patient with Vitamin D deficiency. Which of the following educational guidelines should be given to the patient?
46. The physician has ordered adrenalin 0.86mg subcutaneous…
46. The physician has ordered adrenalin 0.86mg subcutaneous stat. The vial is labeled 1mg/mL. What will the nurse administer?
29. A school nurse notes sunburn on one of the children. Wh…
29. A school nurse notes sunburn on one of the children. What is the natural protective substance in the skin that prevent ultraviolet rays from damaging the skin?
48. A patient with cancer is admitted to the hospital. It i…
48. A patient with cancer is admitted to the hospital. It is noted that she has Alopecia(loss of hair). The nurse is reviewing anatomy related to this finding and understands that the area found under the skin that contains epithelial tissue along with blood supply is called _____________?
5. A 60-year-old male patient is diagnosed with a serious i…
5. A 60-year-old male patient is diagnosed with a serious infection. After further investigation, the physician suspects that the infection is caused by Streptococcus, a bacterium that can be found living on or in the body and is responsible for a wide range of diseases. The patient is started on an appropriate course of antibiotics to address the infection. Which of the following best describes Streptococcus bacteria?
26. The nurse is caring for a geriatric client who is experi…
26. The nurse is caring for a geriatric client who is experiencing very dry, itching and scaly skin. Which of the following would be most therapeutic for this client?