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Which of the following is a vector?
a. Blood
B. dust particles
C. water
D. an insect |
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The time when the microorganism adapts to the person and multiples sufficiently to produce an infection is called the:
a. incubation period
b. prodromal period
c. illness period
d. convalescent period |
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in reviewing the admission blood work of a child with leukemia, the nurse notes all of the following. Which finding should the nruse interpret as the probable cause of the patient's infection?
a. decreased RBC's
b. leukopenia
c. neutropenia
d. thrombocytopenia |
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In writing a nursing care plan for a 7 year old with leukemia, the nurse should include all of the following outcomes. which outcome is most important and should receive top priority?
a. maintain infection-free state
b. prevent injury
c. promote adequate nutrition
d. meet developmental needs |
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| a. maintain infection-free state |
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| a patient is admitted with a temperature of 103 F. which action should the nurse take first? |
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