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ec501234

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse who encounters a mercury spill should:
 
  a. vacuum the spill.
  b. open interior doors.
  c. close all outside windows.
  d. open any outside windows.

Question 2

Which health belief system includes a belief of a supernatural force exerting influence to cause heath or illness?
 
  a. Folk
  b. Holistic
  c. Biomedical
  d. Alternative/complementary


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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In the event of a mercury spill, interior doors should be closed and outside windows should be opened. The spill should not be vacuumed.

Answer to Question 2

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The folk health belief system is commonly referred to as third-world beliefs and practices. It is often called strange by nurses and other health professionals who are unfamiliar with folk medicine beliefs.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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