A sulfonamide, Bactrim, is ordered for a patient with a urinary tract infection. The nurse would teach the patient to:
1. drink large amounts of water with this medication.
2. take the medication on a full stomach.
3. take the medication at night before going to bed.
4. drink milk when taking the medication.
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To prevent crystals in the urine, the patient should be told to drink large amounts of water while taking this medication.
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" What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to prevent Mrs. Sherman from falling again? a. Put the side rails down during the night b. Place a commode next to Mrs. Sherman c. Apply a soft waist restraint on Mrs. Sherman at night d. Initiate a toileting program for Mrs. Sherman
The nurse is providing instruction to the parents of a 7-month-old infant who has just been diagnosed with hearing loss. What guidance should the nurse provide?
A) Hearing loss is not serious until 1 year of age. B) Interventions to support hearing are not useful until the child is at least 9 months old. C) Expect that your child will be enrolled in a special hearing intervention program immediately. D) Keep your child in a quiet environment until additional testing is done.
What should the nurse recognize when comparing the physical changes in young and middle adulthood?
a. Fertility issues do not occur in young adulthood. b. Young adults are quite active but are at risk for illness in later years. c. Young adults tend to suffer more from severe illness. d. Exercise is less important in young adulthood than in middle adulthood.
The nurse is examining a female with vaginal discharge. Which position will the nurse place the patient for proper examination?
a. Sitting b. Lithotomy c. Knee-chest d. Dorsal recumbent