1 Which human activity most directly causes a
significant increase in the amount of carbon
dioxide in the atmosphere?
(1) growing corn for food
(2) not using products containing plastics
(3) driving cars long distances
(4) planting large numbers of trees
2 In an effort to reduce the number of deaths due
to malaria, scientists have successfully introduced
a gene into mosquitoes. The gene makes the
mosquitoes unable to support the development
of the parasite that causes malaria. The technique
used to produce this new variety of mosquito is
most likely
(1) chromatography
(2) genetic engineering
(3) electrophoresis of genes
(4) selective breeding

An african american young adult is admitted to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis with a report of 10/10 pain. the patient is known to several of the nurses and physicians in the department who have labeled the patient as a “drug seeker”. initial discussion post: identify one (1) intervention that can be taken by the rn to reduce the stigma and improve management of acute and chronic pain associated with sickle cell disease. does the intervention apply only to the patient? does it apply only to the interprofessional team? does it apply to both the patient and the members of the interprofessional team? explain and support your answer.

Anurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity? a. having a prolapsed mitral valve b. having a 10-year history of copd c. taking a high-ceiling diuretic d. taking an hmg coa reductase inhibitor

Aclient’s transdermal fentanyl was discontinued 2hr ago due to adverse effects. which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to document? a. heart rate b. respiratory rate c. bowel sounds d. activity level