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Questions in medicine

[Done] Zoe has entered into a relapse prevention group for the first time. While introducing herself, she states that she has a problem and is ready to face her addiction. What stage of change might Zoe be in currently? A. preparation B. action C. precontemplation D. contemplation

[Done] Which of the following is required for releasing protected health information for reasons other than treatment, payment, or health care operations? A. informed consent B. patient's verbal approval C. patient's signed authorization

[Done] What are the three key factors that contribute to the success of a recall system? A. Cost, technology, and staff availability B. Patients' willingness to return, consistent procedure, and efficient method. C. Time management, paperwork, and insurance coverage D. Location, marketing, and advertising

[Done] Which local autoimmune disease would the nurse associate with a patient's clinical manifestations of bloody stools and loss of appetite? A. Systemic lupus erythematous B. Crohn's disease C. Addison's disease D. Rheumatoid arthritis

[Done] An electric device delivers a current of [tex]$15.0 A$[/tex] for 30 seconds. How many electrons flow through it?

[Done] A 2-L IV bag is being administered at a rate of 250 mL per hour. How long will this IV bag last? A. 4 hours B. 2 hours C. 8 hours D. 10 hours

[Done] Which systemic autoimmune disease would the nurse associate with the clinical manifestations of a patient who presents with a red (butterfly) rash on the face, fatigue, and weakness? A. Systemic lupus erythematosus B. Crohn's disease C. Addison's disease D. Rheumatoid arthritis

[Done] All symphyses are classified as ________, meaning they are slightly mobile. A. amphiarthrosis B. diarthrosis C. synarthrosis

[Done] Which changes in the body that affect the natural defenses would the nurse identify as age-related when providing care for older adults prone to infections at a long-term care facility? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. A. Prostate enlargement B. Decreased skin turgor C. Calcification of the heart valves D. Increased gastrointestinal tract motility E. Increased elasticity of peripheral vessels

[Done] A client who is receiving chemotherapy develops stomatitis. What should the nurse instruct the client to do? A. Avoid using dental floss until the stomatitis is resolved. B. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush after each meal. C. Rinse the mouth with full-strength hydrogen peroxide every 4 hours. D. Drink hot tea with honey to soothe the painful oral mucosa.