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The culture and sensitivity report for a client who has been receiving a broad spectrum antibiotic indicated that the bacteria is resistant to the currently prescribed medication. What action should the nurse implement in response to this finding.
- Notify the lab of the need for drug peak and trough levels
- Determine if the white blood cell count has increased.
- Administer the next scheduled dose of the antibiotic.
- Assess the oral mucosa for signs of superinfection. - ANSWER-B. Determine if
the white blood cell count has increased.
When the healthcare provider calls to check on the status of a client with congestive heart failure who was given IV furosemide (Lasix) four hours ago, the nurse reports that the client has bibasilar crackles. What additional information is
most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider? The client:
- is taking ice chips
- is receiving intravenous fluids at 125 ml/hour
- is receiving 50% oxygen per venturi mask
- has had a urine output of 600 ml the past four hours. - ANSWER-B. is receiving
intravenous fluids at 125 ml/hour
In caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis, the nurse should be alert for what complications?
- Clear dialysate drainage and burning on urination. 1 / 4
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- Abdominal pain, tenderness, and rigidity.
- An occluded vascular access device and flank pain.
- Increased serum albumin level, decreased BUN, and increased hematocrit. -
ANSWER-B. Abdominal pain, tenderness, and rigidity.
The home care nurse observes an older client place the walker in front of the chair for support upon standing. What action should the nurse take?
- Observe the client's strength and balance as she arises.
- Instruct the client to use the arms of the chair for support.
- Encourage the client to stand upright independently.
- Apply a gait belt to assess the client out of the chair. - ANSWER-B. Instruct the
client to use the arms of the chair for support.
An adult client being admitted to the psychiatric unit with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder arrives in an elated state. What is the best room assignment the nurse can make for this client?
- A room that contain very little furniture
- A quiet room away from the nurse's station
- A room that has at least two other clients assigned to it
- A bright-colored room located near the recreation room. - ANSWER-B. A quiet
room away from the nurse's station
The nurse plans to place a sensor for a pulse oximeter. Which placement ensures the best measurement of oxygen saturation?
- Right upper extremity with 2+ pitting edema
- Left upper extremity with capillary refill > 3 seconds
- Left lower extremity with a 3+ dorsalis pedis pulse 2 / 4
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- Right lower extremity with a 1+ pedal pulse. - ANSWER-C. Left lower
extremity with a 3+ dorsalis pedis pulse
A client at 8 weeks gestation is told her hemoglobin is 9.5 mg/dl. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?
- Explain that this is a normal finding in early pregnancy.
- Instruct the client to eat a well-balanced diet.
- Provide the client with a list of foods high in iron
- Obtain a prescription for an iron supplement. - ANSWER-D. Obtain a
prescription for an iron supplement.
59 yo male client is brought to the emergency room where he is assessed to have a Glasgow coma scale of 3. based on this assessment, how should the nurse characterize the clients condition?
- client has increase icp
- he has a good prognosis for recovery
- this client is conscious, but is not oriented to time and place
- he is in a coma and has a very poor prognosis - ANSWER-d. he is in a coma and
has a very poor prognosis
at a community health fair, 50 yo female tells the nurse that she has an annual physical exam that includes a breast exam and an annual mammogram. how should the nurse respond?
- encourage the woman to explore her fears about breast cancer
- ask the woman if she performs monthly breast self exams
- recommend the women for adhering to the recommend cancer detection
- advise the woman that mammogram are only needed every two yrs of age -
guidelines
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which assessment finding should indicate to the nurse that client with arterial hypertension is expericing a cardiac complication?
- complaints of occipaital headache
- palpable dorsal is pedis pulse bilaterally
- complaints of SOB on exertion
- bp of 160/90 - ANSWER-c. complaints of SOB on exertion
a college student who is diagnosed with vaginal infection and vulva irritation describes the vaginal discharge as having cottage cheese appearance. which prescription should the nurse implement first?
- cleanse perineum with warm soapy water 3 times per day
- instill the first dose of nystatin vaginally per applicator
- perform glucose measurement using capillary blood sample
- obtain a blood speciment for sexually transmitted disease - ANSWER-b. instill
the first dose of nystatin vaginally per applicator
a client in acute renal failure has serum potassium of 7.5. based on this finding, the nurse should anticapate implementing which action?
- administer IV NS rapidly and NPH subq
- administer a retention enema of kayexalate
- add 40 KCL to present IV solution
- administer lidocaine bolus IV push - ANSWER-b. administer a retention enema
of kayexalate
A client who had an intraosseous (IO) cannula placed by the healthcare provider for an
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