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While performing a client’s ordered wound care for the treatment of a burn, the client has made a series of sarcastic remarks and criticized her technique.  How should the nurse best interpret this client’s behavior?

A client is receiving fluid resuscitation after a burn.  Which finding indicates that fluid resuscitation is adequate for this client?

The treatment of CHOICE for an adolescent patient with Chlamydia confirmed during your patient’s clinic visit is:

Catherine, a patient of your family practice, is asking for information regarding the HPV vaccine for her 8-year-old daughter.  In responding to her question, you know that:  

A 23-year-old woman presents with a 5-day history of vaginal itching, burning vulvar discomfort after urination, and a new vaginal discharge. A pelvic examination reveals a thick, white vaginal discharge and an examination of the external genitalia reveals significant vulvar edema and erythema. She has no other medical problems, takes no medications, and reports one prior episode of vulvovaginal candidiasis about three years prior. Which one of the following is the preferred initial step in attempting to make a diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis in a woman with suspected uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis?

A 22-year-old woman presents with a genital rash and itching of one week’s duration. On careful inspection of the pubic region, the practitioner detects lice and nits. Which one of the following is recommended as a treatment for pubic lice?

Socrates says in Plato’s Phaedo:

Aristotle’s view of Forms:

These two were part of the reason Socrates was brought to trial.

A patient with darkly pigmented skin is being admitted to the hospital with liver disease. What is the best way for the nurse to inspect for jaundice in this patient?