A client has been cleaning window screens for the past 2 days and has now developed sneezing; thin, watery nasal discharge; and redness and itching of the eyes. Which type of allergic reaction should the nurse suspect?
a. allergic rhinitis c. animal dander hypersensitivity
b. anaphylaxis d. contact dermatitis
A
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) causes nasal congestion, sneezing, itching, and headache.
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You are evaluating the plan of care for an older adult who is alcohol-dependent. Which patient documentation indicates the need for follow-up nursing interventions by the nurse?
a. Patient states that he intends to decrease his alcohol consumption. b. Patient arrives at his group session on time and well-groomed. c. Patient states, "I am an alcoholic because I drink 10 beers a day." d. Patient states that he understands that he needs continued treatment.
Which solution(s) can be used on a wet-to-dry dressing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Normal saline b. Lactated Ringer c. Acetic acid d. Dakin e. Lysol
A 71-year-old woman with a history of rheumatoid arthritis and chronic heart failure has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of a suspected upper gastrointestinal bleed
When performing an assessment of this patient, which of the following questions most directly addresses a likely cause of the woman's bleeding disorder? A) "How closely do you tend to monitor your blood pressure when you're at home?" B) "Has your doctor prescribed a water pill for your heart failure?" C) "Do you ever take aspirin to treat the pain of your arthritis?" D) "Did either of your parents or siblings have problems with bleeding?"
The nurse researcher is evaluating study results and believes that data support one part of the two-part study hypothesis but do not support the other part. What should the researcher do at this point?
1. Report the hypothesis as supported. 2. Revise the hypothesis from the two-part statement to two separate statements. 3. Report the hypothesis as not supported. 4. Report the hypothesis as partially supported.