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Abscess a localized collection of purulent fluid in a cavity formed by disintegration or necrosis of tissues >1cm tumor "MASS: > few cm in diameter; firm or soft; benign or malignant configuration: annular circular, begins in center and spreads to periphery configuration: confluent lesions run together configuration: grouped lesion cluster configuration: gyrate twisted, coiled, spiral and snake like configuration: linear scratch, streak, line stripe configuration: polycycli...

C. Levofloxacin (Levaquin) D. Erythromycin A. Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (Augmentin) Which of the following is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the majority of women? A. cervical Cancer B. Ovarian Cancer C. Breath Cancer D. Lung Cancer D. Lung Cancer A 29-year old male with no complicated Chlamydia infection may exhibit: A. Urticarial B. No remarkable clinical symptoms C. A green mucoid penile discharge D. A penile ulcer B. No remarkable clinical symptoms To assess a pa...

is a philosophy that recognizes the pivotal role of the family in the lives of children with disabilities or other chronic conditions. It is a philosophy by which health care providers strive to support families in their natural caregiving roles by building on the parents' unique strengths as individuals. functional limitation Any loss of ability to perform tasks or activities of daily living. gerontology rehabilitation nursing is a specialty practice that focuses on the unique requireme...

B. Taking medications 5. A complication of immobility that affects the musculoskeletal system is: A. Contractures B. Pressure sores C. Thrombus D. Pain A. Contractures 6. A complication of immobility that affects the gastrointestinal system is: A. Hemorrhoids B. Constipation C. Diarrhea D. Confusion B. Constipation 7. A psychological reaction to immobility is: A. Euphoria B. Delusions C. Depression D. Schizophrenia C. Depression 8. A verbal cue is: A. Telling the resident how...

To state considerations of the costs of starting and running the agency A 70-year-old client with minor burns on his hands and legs receives care from a voluntary home health agency. Which of these statements about this agency are true? Select all that apply. The agency receives fees from the client. This agency offers public health services. A community-based board of directors governs this agency. What is an example of a voluntary home health agency? Visiting nurse association Which d...

visual field restriction of up to 20 degrees or central visual acuity in the better eye of no more than 20/200 Pursed lip breathing improves oxygenation because it: keeps the alveoli open longer What is a result of injury to the satiety center? overeating Tardive dyskinesia, associated with the prolonged use of psychotropic drugs, may be assessed by instructing the patient to: grimace, smile, frown, pucker, and chew With normal capillary perfusion, the color will return within: 3 secon...

Definition of metabolic syndrome cluster of conditions that increase risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes. diagnose trichomonas’s wet prep Elderly presents with atrophic vaginitis, small uterus, palpable 4x5 ovary, what do you do next? Pelvic US Epistaxis is most common in the area of the nose known as kiesselbachs triangle, where is this located? Anterior septum Definitive diagnosis of acute bacterial prostatitis urinalysis and culture GERD treatment H2 is first line, give his...

initiated later in the care process and diagnostic imaging would take place after a rapid physical assessment. It is not the care teams responsibility to determine the circumstances of the accident. 5. The nursing educator is reviewing the signs and symptoms of heat stroke with a group of nurses who provide care in a desert region. The educator should describe what sign or symptom? A) Hypertension with a wide pulse pressure B) Anhidrosis C) Copious diuresis - 1351 D) Cheyne-Stokes respirat...

d. Researcher e. Direct patient caregiver a. Advocate b. Educator d. Researcher e. Direct patient caregiver The nurse working in the emergency department understands that which of the following patients would be assigned a triage acuity level of urgent using the three-level triage system? a. 30-year-old who has a simple fracture in the radius. Vital signs are stable b. 8-year-old who presents with inflamer, red, dry skin. The patient denies itching or pain. Vital signs are stable c. ...

ANS: B Older adults who are confused are at increased risks for falls. Fall prevention includes measures such as siderails up, reorientation, call light in reach, and, in some cases, asking the family member, significant other, or sitter to stay with the client to prevent falls. An emergency department nurse is transferring a client to the medical-surgical unit. What is the most important nursing intervention in this situation? a. Triage the client to determine the urgency of care. b. Cl...