Postoperative infections or surgical site infections (SSIs) occur before surgery.

Use the following information to answer the question. Community HospitalMedicine UnitJanuary–June 20XX Discharges and Deaths 676 Complications on Medicine Unit 15 Consultations 199   Calculate the complication rate on the Medicine Unit for this semiannual period. Express as a percent. Round to two decimal places.

True or False:  Rheumatoid arthritis can manifest in the form of nodules on the heart valves or pleura.  

Fracture treatment used to restore bone to its normal position by inserting devices such as pins, plates, screws, or rods.   

In order to prevent emotional upset of the competent older adult, the nurse practitioner shares the poor prognosis with the medical power of attorney without discussing with client.  What ethical principle is violated with this client? 

The nurse practitioner is reviewing charts of his client seen earlier in the day and notices the superbill of one patient has been changed to reflect a more complicated visit than what actually occurred.  When questioned, the billing clerk says that he has been instructed to always code visits at this level or higher.  What should the nurse practitioner do?

A 35 year old male patient reports he has an unusual penile discharge.  When examining him which lymph nodes would you find most important to include in your focused examination?

A condition in which bone loss exceeds bone formation leading to thin and fragile bones.  

Fracture treatment used to restore bone to its normal position by exerting pressure, manipulation, and traction.  

Identify the condition with the matching pharmacology treatment: