A 28 year old female, arrives in the ED complaining of a severe headache, as well as a sudden fever of 101.2 ºF. She explains it started when her menstrual period began 2 days ago. She’s been stressed about her pharmacology exam and has barely slept or taken care of herself. After a few assessments the nurse suspects she may have toxic shock syndrome. What are some other Signs and Symptoms the nurse may have found to come to that conclusion? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Which of the following nursing interventions will help prevent swelling after a radical mastectomy with lymph node removal?

Most newborns are treated with erythromycin ophthalmic ointment to prevent ophthalmia neonatorum. What disease causes this?

Paul Farmer believes that “if you’re making sacrifices. . .you’re trying to lessen some psychic discomfort”. Do you agree with the way that Farmer makes personal sacrifices? For what kinds of things do you make sacrifices, and when do you expect others to make them?

The book states, “The world is full of miserable places. One way of living comfortably is not to think about them, or when you do, send money.” Do you agree? Should we/can we do more? If so, what?

Which of the following best illustrates a core competency? 

  A patient is brought to the hospital suffering from a MRSA infection. Which of the following is NOT a good treatment option?

Broadway Insurance wants to expand its line of life insurance products by introducing a new policy. In keeping with the marketing concept, it likely will research all of the following except _______.

Employee compensation systems are generally developed and administered by _______, and pay increases and promotions are usually recommended by _______.

Kashi, which markets healthier cereals and breakfast bars, is setting up a system to collect and track marketing trends. External sources of marketing data include all of the following except _______.