A patient will be receiving nitrofurantoin
(Macrodantin) treatment for a urinary tract infection. The nurse is reviewing the patient's history and will question the nitrofurantoin order if which disorder is present in the history? (Select all that apply.)
a. Liver disease
b. Coronary artery disease
c. Hyperthyroidism
d. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
e. Chronic renal disease
ANS: A, E
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A) Systolic blood pressure below 100 mm Hg B) Temperatures reading of 97.6 °F C) Pulse rate of 60 beats/min D) A diastolic blood pressure of 75 mm Hg
A nurse is caring for a client with type 2 diabetes receiving a meglitinide. The nurse reviews the client's medical record based on the understanding that which condition would contraindicate the use of this drug?
A) Diabetic ketoacidosis B) Kidney disease C) Severe heart failure D) Liver disease
The nurse is examining a client who has been diagnosed with a fracture of one floating rib. Of the following ribs, which does the nurse suspect to be fractured?
1. 1 2. 5 3. 9 4. 12
After delivery of the newborn, the nursing intervention that most promotes parental attachment is:
1. Placing the newborn under the radiant warmer. 2. Placing the newborn on the maternal abdomen. 3. Allowing the mother a chance to rest immediately after delivery. 4. Taking the newborn to the nursery for the initial assessment.