Applying evidence-based practice always guarantees the best outcomes for patients.

When the nurse instructs a client about breast self-examination, the primary purpose of the client education is:

A new graduate nurse in a medical unit writes a progress note using SOAPIE, the students nurse is right when she says that the ” I ” in the SOAPIE mnemonic stands for ———

Which one of the following statements concerning Toxoplasma is FALSE?

Which one of the following parasitic organisms is most commonly associated with large waterborne outbreaks of diarrhea?

Which group of fungi produces infections that involve the superficial areas of the body, including the hair, skin, and nails?

Which one of the following organisms is a common opportunistic pathogen in persons with AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)?

Which one of the following parasites is diagnosed by recovery of microorganisms in the blood?

A 67-year-old patient presented to their physician with a droopy eyelid and a frontal headache. Due to their previous medical history, the physician was concerned that the infection could be caused by an invasive, rapidly fatal opportunistic fungi.   1. Which group of opportunistic fungi is most consistent with the clinical findings?  2. Name 2 clinical conditions which would predispose a patient to acquire an infection by this organism. 

Pinworm, Enterobius vermicularis, infection is common in children and is diagnosed by finding eggs on a sticky paddle (tape preparation).