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A patient presents with infectious folliculitis. Vital signs are stable without elevated temperature, renal function is within normal limits and the infection is localized without signs of systemic involvement. The patient reports a personal history of MRSA. What is the best treatment option?

What should individuals do if they experience severe or prolonged soreness or pain after exercising? 

Which nursing action will be most useful in assisting the patient to adhere to their newly prescribed antiretroviral therapy regimen?

What food component can cause water retention and lead to dehydration? 

Which high impact activities can increase bone density? 

Which dietary component should be reduced to prevent the formation of kidney stones? 

Medicare does not require a physician order or referral for SLP services, but does require a physician, NP, or PA to approve a plan of care within 30 days.

Which of the following is NOT a method doctors can use to help improve a person’s ability to hear? 

A patient is admitted to the hospital diagnosed with an acute diabetic condition. The patient’s laboratory results include: pH: 7.15, HCO3-: 16 mEq/L, pCO2: 25 mmHgKetones: positiveBlood glucose: 375 mg/dLSodium: 137 mEq/LPotassium: 3.2 mEq/L.  GFR: 58 mL/min Most recent vital signs are: BP 87/54 mmHg, HR 122 bpm, RR 20 breaths/min, temperature 98.4 F.    Electrocardiogram shows sinus tachycardia. Which order will the nurse implement first?

What do resistance exercises for osteoporosis help to reduce?