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The nurse provides care to a patient who develops respiratory distress. The patient needs to be positioned to allow for the chest to expand to maximum capacity for moving air in and out of the lungs. In which position does the nurse place the patient?

The nurse provides care to a patient whose proper flexion of the ankle is lost, and permanent plantar flexion of the foot develops. The nurse includes interventions in the plan of care to address which condition?

Which of the following components of an injected amide local anesthetic agent may produce a hypersensitivity reaction that exhibits itself as an acute asthmatic attack?

An instructor has been teaching nursing students about taking precautions to reduce the risk of exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Which action performed by a student indicates further teaching is required? 

Knowledge of pharmacology aids the dental professional in:

Which of the following periodontal diseases is usually not treated with antimicrobials?

Tetracyclines should not be used in children younger than _____ years of age.

The federal body that determines whether a drug is considered a controlled substance and to which schedule it belongs is the:

Most states have four training and licensure levels.  They are: 

During an assessment, a client reports performing self-care techniques to balance the hot disease state of diabetes. Which health belief should the nurse realize that this client practices?