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41. In the U.S., medical errors are the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer.

36. The majority of sexually transmitted infections exist without obvious symptoms, meaning a person can have an STI that goes unnoticed for years.

43. When in need of medical attention, finding the right physician is a simple task because there are so many resources available to assist a person to do so.

40. Those at greatest risk of lead poisoning are:

47. Alternative medicine practices are typically subject to the same rigorous scrutiny applied to conventional medicine.

Which drug being administered to a patient with cirrhosis would the nurse hold until further evaluation based upon the following assessment data? Assessment Data Blood pressure 88/60 mm Hg Heart rate 110 bpm Reported overall weakness

The nurse cares for an obese client who reports the desire to lose weight. Which should the nurse do first when preparing a plan for the client?

22. Tech-related stress has been termed technostress

The nurse is caring for a client with ovarian cancer scheduled to receive another dose of doxorubicin, which assessment finding(s) should the nurse report to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply (3):

4. Normal or near-normal blood glucose levels in diabetics cannot be achieved through a proper exercise program.