Arteritis is an inflammation of an artery.

The nurse learns that a patient having surgery the next day takes an anticoagulant,a multivitamin,and vitamin E 1,500 IU.The anticoagulant was stopped 4 days ago as instructed; however,the patient continues to take the multivitamin and vitamin E.Why should the nurse contact the surgeon?

A) Needs an order to restart the anticoagulant
B) Concerned about continued use of the multivitamin
C) Concerned about the vitamin E dosage
D) Has canceled the surgery so more lab tests can be done

In the term dysentery,the prefix dys- means:

A) through.
B) difficult.
C) above.
D) suture.

You are caring for a 32-year-old woman who has been sexually assaulted.What nursing interventions are initially most important for this client? Select all that apply.

A) Help her to communicate effectively with police about the attack.
B) Obtain permission from your client to test for pregnancy and STIs.
C) Refer your client to a sexual assault support group.
D) Promote and model empathy and support for her family members.

The ________ is composed of special anatomical structures that work together to facilitate sight.