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What medication order type allows the nurse to administer medications for pain, nausea, or vomiting without waiting for a provider’s order?

When establishing a teaching-learning relationship with a client, it is most important for the nurse to remember that effective learning can best be achieved through which concept?

The nurse documented that the client voided 725 mL during the day shift.  How many liters is this?

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. 

Saprobic fungi are most problematic in the immunocompromised host.

Which one of the following viruses is NOT likely to be diagnosed by the submission of a stool specimen?

This rhabdovirus is present in saliva and is transmitted by animal bite; it invades the peripheral and central nervous systems:

A 48-year-old patient, who lives in China, presents to their physician with weight loss, respiratory symptoms and fever. The patient’s medical history included the recent diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus. Based on this limited information, which one of the following is the most likely fungal pathogen?

A 13-month old patient had a runny nose, mild cough, and low-grade fever for several days. The cough got worse and sounded like “barking”. The physician diagnosed “croup.” 1. What is the most likely viral agent causing the infection? (2 pts) 2. Is there a possible treatment for their infection beyond supportive care? If so, what is it? 3. When was this child contagious? 4. How was the virus transmitted?

Which one of the following statements concerning Toxoplasma is FALSE?